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Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: August 12, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values up to 107 expected.
WHERE
Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, much of 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 early 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.

Heat Index: 107°

Humidity: 67% Dew Point: 79°
Wind: SW 7 mph Visibility: 10 mi
Pressure: 1019 mb
Conditions as of 10:35am

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High of 99 under mainly sunny skies.

Wednesday Night

Clear skies with a low of 75.

Daytime highs approaching 99 under mainly clear skies.

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