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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Jackson MS

1002 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025



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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

1002 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS 

EVENING...



* 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...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.



Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.



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Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-

Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-

Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-

Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-

Forrest-

Including the cities of Vaiden, West Point, New Hebron,

Kosciusko, Eupora, Tchula, Ridgeland, Conehatta, Scooba, Forest,

Raleigh, Hattiesburg, Brookhaven, Madison, Columbus, North

Carrollton, Lexington, Weir, Pearl River, Starkville, Decatur,

Bay Springs, Monticello, Purvis, Macon, Carrollton, Magee,

Prentiss, Ackerman, West Hattiesburg, Mathiston, Brooksville,

Pearl, Morton, Durant, Carthage, Philadelphia, Mendenhall,

Heidelberg, Grenada, Lumberton, Pickens, Brandon, Union,

Stonewall, Shubuta, Mount Olive, Quitman, De Kalb, Louisville,

Bassfield, Canton, Collins, Goodman, Laurel, Newton,

Taylorsville, Winona, Meridian, Richland, and Columbia

1002 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025



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



* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.



* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 

  northeast, south central, and southeast Mississippi.



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



* 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.



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