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Excessive Heat Warning — Bolivar, MS, Sunflower, MS, Leflore, MS, Grenada, MS, Carroll, MS, Montgomery, MS, Webster, MS, Clay, MS, Lowndes, MS, Choctaw, MS, Oktibbeha, MS, Washington, MS, Humphreys, MS, Holmes, MS, Attala, MS, Winston, MS, Noxubee, MS, Issaquena, MS, Sharkey, MS, Yazoo, MS, Madison, MS, Leake, MS, Neshoba, MS, Kemper, MS, Warren, MS, Hinds, MS, Rankin, MS, Scott, MS, Newton, MS, Lauderdale, MS, Claiborne, MS, Copiah, MS, Simpson, MS, Smith, MS, Jasper, MS, Clarke, MS, Jefferson, MS, Adams, MS, Franklin, MS, Lincoln, MS, Lawrence, MS, Jefferson Davis, MS, Covington, MS, Jones, MS, Marion, MS, Lamar, MS, Forrest, MS
Issued
11:00 AM CDT · Sun, Jul 26 2026
Expires
9:00 PM CDT · Mon, Jul 27 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KJAN

Affected Areas

Bolivar, MS Sunflower, MS Leflore, MS Grenada, MS Carroll, MS Montgomery, MS Webster, MS Clay, MS Lowndes, MS Choctaw, MS Oktibbeha, MS Washington, MS Humphreys, MS Holmes, MS Attala, MS Winston, MS Noxubee, MS Issaquena, MS Sharkey, MS Yazoo, MS Madison, MS Leake, MS Neshoba, MS Kemper, MS Warren, MS Hinds, MS Rankin, MS Scott, MS Newton, MS Lauderdale, MS Claiborne, MS Copiah, MS Simpson, MS Smith, MS Jasper, MS Clarke, MS Jefferson, MS Adams, MS Franklin, MS Lincoln, MS Lawrence, MS Jefferson Davis, MS Covington, MS Jones, MS Marion, MS Lamar, MS Forrest, MS

Official Bulletin

924
WWUS74 KJAN 260805
NPWJAN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
305 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

MSZ018-019-025-261700-
/O.EXT.KJAN.XH.W.0004.260726T1600Z-260728T0200Z/
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-
Including the cities of Greenwood, Cleveland, Ruleville, and
Indianola
305 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9
PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess
  of 110 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ026>066-072>074-261700-
/O.EXT.KJAN.HT.Y.0012.260726T1600Z-260728T0200Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-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 Hazlehurst, Columbia, Epps, Dermott,
Anguilla, Collins, Lumberton, Morton, Bay Springs, Vicksburg,
Philadelphia, Lake Providence, New Hebron, Meridian, Bastrop,
Eudora, Meadville, Lake Village, Decatur, De Kalb, Rolling Fork,
Mathiston, Crystal Springs, Weir, Purvis, North Crossett, Canton,
West Ferriday, Hattiesburg, Roxie, Prentiss, Magee, Pickens,
Louisville, Raleigh, Bude, Newton, Macon, Shubuta, Oak Grove,
Tchula, Tallulah, Kosciusko, Delhi, Heidelberg, Waterproof,
Durant, Port Gibson, Harrisonburg, Hamburg, Fayette, Isola,
Jonesville, North Carrollton, Forest, Lexington, West
Hattiesburg, Pearl, Rayville, Starkville, Crossett, West Point,
Brookhaven, Belzoni, Grenada, Yazoo City, Conehatta, St. Joseph,
Carthage, Mayersville, Brandon, Taylorsville, Scooba, Winnsboro,
Mount Olive, Eupora, Brooksville, Pearl River, West Crossett,
Natchez, Newellton, Wesson, Ferriday, Carrollton, Richland,
Columbus, Union, Ackerman, Greenville, Quitman, Bassfield,
Winona, Ridgeland, Goodman, Laurel, Madison, Vidalia, Jackson,
Mendenhall, Stonewall, Vaiden, and Monticello
305 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT Monday.

* 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.

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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