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Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
Expires: August 19, 2026 @ 9:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected.
WHERE
Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and much of eastern Mississippi.
WHEN
For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
Expires: August 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected.
WHERE
Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and much of eastern Mississippi.
WHEN
For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Heat Index: 106°

Humidity: 79% Dew Point: 81°
Wind: SE 5 mph Visibility: 10 mi
Pressure: 1016 mb
Conditions as of 7:50pm

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Partly cloudy skies with a low of 75.

High of 100 under mainly clear skies with a chance for scattered thunderstorms late.

Mainly clear skies with a slight chance for scattered thunderstorms early.

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