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Extreme Heat Warning — Bolivar, MS, Sunflower, MS, Leflore, MS
Issued
10:00 AM CDT · Tue, Jul 28 2026
Expires
9:00 PM CDT · Tue, Jul 28 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KJAN

Affected Areas

Bolivar, MS Sunflower, MS Leflore, MS

Official Bulletin

577
WWUS74 KJAN 261701
NPWJAN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1201 PM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

MSZ018-019-025-270215-
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/O.CON.KJAN.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260728T0200Z/
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-
Including the cities of Ruleville, Cleveland, Greenwood, and
Indianola
1201 PM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT MONDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the second
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 111 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT Monday.
  For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT
  Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MSZ026-027-034>036-040>043-047>049-053>055-059-270215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.XH.W.0005.260728T1500Z-260729T0200Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260728T0200Z/
Grenada-Carroll-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Issaquena-Sharkey-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Crystal Springs, Greenville, Pickens,
Goodman, Mayersville, Hazlehurst, Yazoo City, Magee, Brandon,
Wesson, Vaiden, Belzoni, Tchula, Jackson, Grenada, Richland,
Carrollton, North Carrollton, Canton, Vicksburg, Anguilla, Pearl,
Rolling Fork, Fayette, Durant, Mendenhall, Port Gibson, Madison,
Isola, Ridgeland, and Lexington
1201 PM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT MONDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
  values up to 111 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, southwest,
  and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Monday. For the
  Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events. 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.

&&

$$

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ028>033-037>039-044>046-050>052-056>058-060>066-072>074-270215-
/O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0013.260728T1500Z-260729T0200Z/
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260728T0200Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Montgomery-
Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-
Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-
Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-
Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Morton, Newton, Prentiss, West Point,
Vidalia, Rayville, Lumberton, Winnsboro, Union, Stonewall, New
Hebron, Tallulah, Purvis, Collins, Forest, Philadelphia,
Taylorsville, West Hattiesburg, Brookhaven, Bay Springs, Oak
Grove, Ferriday, Columbus, Heidelberg, Waterproof, Hattiesburg,
Macon, Epps, Scooba, Weir, Meridian, Eupora, Conehatta, West
Ferriday, Hamburg, Bassfield, Mathiston, Mount Olive, Crossett,
Jonesville, Harrisonburg, Roxie, Louisville, Columbia, Delhi, St.
Joseph, Raleigh, Shubuta, Meadville, Dermott, Ackerman, Eudora,
Brooksville, Natchez, Bastrop, Newellton, Decatur, Starkville,
Laurel, Pearl River, Winona, Quitman, North Crossett, Lake
Providence, Kosciusko, Carthage, De Kalb, Monticello, Bude, Lake
Village, and West Crossett
1201 PM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Monday. For the
  second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

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