Headline:
Heat Advisory issued June 19 at 4:10AM CDT until June 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 2:10am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south
central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These heat indices will occur near or just in
advance of any midday to afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Claiborne; Copiah; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Marion; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: