Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
316 WWUS74 KJAN 170746 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 246 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026 ARZ075-LAZ008-009-016-025-026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074-171600- /O.CON.KJAN.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260818T0100Z/ Chicot-West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Tensas-Concordia- Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay- Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston- Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper- Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson- Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence- Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- Including the cities of Carthage, Shubuta, Eudora, Meadville, Mendenhall, Vidalia, Brandon, Jackson, Vaiden, Cleveland, Rolling Fork, Belzoni, Greenville, Newton, Heidelberg, Hazlehurst, Bay Springs, Lumberton, Macon, Mount Olive, Raleigh, Conehatta, Ridgeland, Monticello, Oak Grove, Port Gibson, Richland, Stonewall, Mathiston, Roxie, Philadelphia, Starkville, West Point, Vicksburg, Collins, Louisville, Lake Providence, Mayersville, Brooksville, Columbia, Lexington, Magee, Tallulah, Carrollton, Decatur, Columbus, De Kalb, Union, Winona, Isola, Canton, Purvis, Quitman, Pearl River, Newellton, Ruleville, Natchez, Bude, St. Joseph, Anguilla, Indianola, Grenada, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Prentiss, New Hebron, Kosciusko, Eupora, Dermott, North Carrollton, Pearl, Taylorsville, Goodman, Weir, Scooba, Bassfield, Greenwood, Waterproof, Fayette, Ackerman, Crystal Springs, Morton, Pickens, Durant, Tchula, Wesson, Epps, West Ferriday, West Hattiesburg, Ferriday, Laurel, Yazoo City, Madison, Lake Village, Brookhaven, and Forest 246 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110 degrees and peaking around 115 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of west, central, north and south Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. && $$ ARZ074-LAZ007-015-023-024-171600- /O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260818T0100Z/ Ashley-Morehouse-Richland-Franklin LA-Catahoula- Including the cities of Delhi, Crossett, Jonesville, Bastrop, Rayville, Harrisonburg, West Crossett, North Crossett, Winnsboro, and Hamburg 246 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and northeast Louisiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ EC