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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1249 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025-034>036-040>043-
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/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260824T0100Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Issaquena-Sharkey-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-
Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Collins, Quitman, Jackson, Ferriday,
Harrisonburg, Heidelberg, Ruleville, Oak Grove, Anguilla, North
Crossett, Magee, Meadville, Bude, Pickens, Yazoo City, St.
Joseph, Jonesville, Pearl, Richland, Goodman, Wesson, Brandon,
Winnsboro, Bay Springs, Mayersville, West Hattiesburg, Columbia,
Laurel, Stonewall, Waterproof, Monticello, Brookhaven, Vidalia,
Madison, Mount Olive, Greenwood, New Hebron, Roxie, Tchula,
Indianola, Taylorsville, Shubuta, Bassfield, Isola, Belzoni,
Hattiesburg, Greenville, Epps, Crossett, Purvis, Natchez, Delhi, Lake
Village, Lumberton, Newellton, West Ferriday, Crystal Springs,
Ridgeland, Raleigh, Prentiss, Canton, Port Gibson, Vicksburg,
Fayette, Durant, Hazlehurst, Bastrop, Lake Providence, Dermott,
Tallulah, Rolling Fork, Rayville, Mendenhall, Hamburg, Eudora,
Cleveland, Lexington, and West Crossett
1249 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026

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

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

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

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.

&&

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