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Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
Expires: August 18, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110 degrees and peaking around 115 degrees.
WHERE
Portions of west, central, north and south Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.
WHEN
From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS
High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Temperatures at night will not bring much relief as they struggle to fall below 80 in some cases. The threat for dangerous heat will continue into next 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.

Humidity: 100% Dew Point: 77°
Wind: N 0 mph Visibility: 10 mi
Pressure: 1018 mb
Conditions as of 3:35am

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Low of 76 under partly cloudy skies.

Highs level off around 102 under partly cloudy skies with a slight chance for scattered thunderstorms late.

Lows around 76 under mainly cloudy skies with a chance for scattered thunderstorms early.

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