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Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: August 22, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
WHEN
For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
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.
Extreme Heat Warning for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: August 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
WHEN
For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued...
Expires: August 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm
LOCATIONS
Southwest Alabama, Western Florida Panhandle, Southeast and Eastern Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, Coastal Waters
EFFECTIVE
This Friday afternoon and evening from 200 PM until 800 PM CDT.
THREATS
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible, Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
SITUATION
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to intensify this afternoon and wet microbursts will be associated with the stronger storms. Damaging wind gusts with the more intense downdrafts will probably range 55 to 70 mph. An isolated threat for marginally severe hail may also accompany the more intense storms. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles north and south of a line from 15 miles southeast of Evergreen AL to 40 miles southwest of Natchez MS. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9).
PRECAUTIONS
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL MARION AND SOUTHERN LAWRENCE COUNTIES...
...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...
...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...
Expires: August 21, 2026 @ 5:00pm
HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE
Radar indicated.
IMPACT
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Kokomo, Morgantown, Jayess, Goss, Holly Springs, and Bunker Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN MARION...
...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...
...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...
Expires: August 21, 2026 @ 5:15pm
HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE
Radar indicated.
IMPACT
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Pine Burr and Sandy Hook around 410 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

Humidity: 94% Dew Point: 73°
Wind: W 5 mph Visibility: 8 mi
Pressure: 1015 mb
Conditions as of 3:55pm

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Lows around 73 under partly cloudy skies with a chance for scattered storms early.

Lots of sunshine with a high of 102.

Lows dip down to about 73 under partly cloudy skies.

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