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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1251 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025

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/O.CON.KJAN.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250820T0100Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-
Warren-Hinds-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
Including the cities of Wesson, Ruleville, Hamburg, Roxie, Yazoo
City, Cleveland, Eudora, Hazlehurst, Lake Village, West Ferriday,
Vidalia, Crossett, Harrisonburg, Indianola, Isola, Bastrop, Bude,
Crystal Springs, Dermott, Greenville, Jonesville, Vicksburg,
Waterproof, Meadville, Lake Providence, Tallulah, Port Gibson,
North Crossett, Newellton, Oak Grove, Jackson, Belzoni, Ferriday,
Mayersville, Natchez, Epps, West Crossett, Delhi, St. Joseph,
Rayville, Anguilla, Greenwood, Rolling Fork, Fayette, and
Winnsboro
1251 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
  central, north central, northwest, southwest, and west central
  Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
  For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
  humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

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MSZ026>033-036-037-043-049-055-062>066-072>074-200300-
/O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0027.250820T1500Z-250821T0100Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250820T0100Z/
Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-
Holmes-Attala-Madison MS-Rankin-Simpson-Lincoln-Lawrence-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Vaiden, West Point, New Hebron,
Kosciusko, Eupora, Tchula, Ridgeland, Hattiesburg, Brookhaven,
Madison, Columbus, North Carrollton, Lexington, Weir, Monticello,
Starkville, Purvis, Carrollton, Magee, Prentiss, Ackerman, West
Hattiesburg, Mathiston, Pearl, Durant, Mendenhall, Grenada,
Lumberton, Pickens, Brandon, Mount Olive, Bassfield, Collins,
Canton, Goodman, Laurel, Winona, Richland, and Columbia
1251 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110.
  For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, south
  central, and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
  For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  related illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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MSZ038-039-044>046-050>052-056>058-200100-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250820T0100Z/
Winston-Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Smith-Jasper-Clarke-
Including the cities of Conehatta, Scooba, Forest, Raleigh, Pearl
River, Bay Springs, Decatur, Macon, Brooksville, Morton,
Carthage, Philadelphia, Heidelberg, Stonewall, Union, Shubuta,
Quitman, De Kalb, Louisville, Newton, Taylorsville, and Meridian
1251 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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