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Heat Advisory — Holmes, MS, Yazoo, MS, Madison, MS, Hinds, MS, Copiah, MS, Lincoln, MS, Bolivar, MS, Sunflower, MS, Leflore, MS, Washington, MS, Humphreys, MS, Issaquena, MS, Sharkey, MS, Warren, MS, Claiborne, MS, Jefferson, MS, Adams, MS, Franklin, MS
Issued
11:00 AM CDT · Mon, Aug 10 2026
Expires
8:00 PM CDT · Mon, Aug 10 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KJAN

Affected Areas

Holmes, MS Yazoo, MS Madison, MS Hinds, MS Copiah, MS Lincoln, MS Bolivar, MS Sunflower, MS Leflore, MS Washington, MS Humphreys, MS Issaquena, MS Sharkey, MS Warren, MS Claiborne, MS Jefferson, MS Adams, MS Franklin, MS

Official Bulletin

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WWUS74 KJAN 100929
NPWJAN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
429 AM CDT Mon Aug 10 2026

MSZ036-042-043-048-054-062-101800-
/O.EXA.KJAN.HT.Y.0017.260810T1600Z-260811T0100Z/
Holmes-Yazoo-Madison MS-Hinds-Copiah-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Ridgeland, Jackson, Tchula, Madison, Crystal
Springs, Hazlehurst, Durant, Wesson, Lexington, Yazoo City,
Brookhaven, Pickens, Canton, and Goodman
429 AM CDT Mon Aug 10 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Copiah, Hinds, Holmes, Madison MS, Yazoo, and Lincoln
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat will continue
  into later this week.

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.

&&

$$

ARZ075-LAZ008-009-016-024>026-MSZ018-019-025-034-035-040-041-047-053-059>061-101800-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0017.260810T1600Z-260811T0100Z/
Chicot-West Carroll-East Carroll-Madison LA-Catahoula-Tensas-
Concordia-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Issaquena-
Sharkey-Warren-Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
Including the cities of Isola, Anguilla, Tallulah, Cleveland,
Dermott, Waterproof, Natchez, Lake Village, Jonesville, Eudora,
Vidalia, Greenville, Bude, Roxie, Ruleville, Belzoni,
Mayersville, St. Joseph, Vicksburg, West Ferriday, Indianola,
Fayette, Newellton, Lake Providence, Oak Grove, Rolling Fork,
Greenwood, Harrisonburg, Port Gibson, Meadville, Epps, and Ferriday
429 AM CDT Mon Aug 10 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat will continue
  into later this week.

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.

&&

$$

NF