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Extreme Heat Warning for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: August 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
WHEN
For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.
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
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: August 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
WHEN
For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.
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: 119°

Humidity: 45% Dew Point: 77°
Wind: N 5 mph Visibility: 10 mi
Pressure: 1017 mb
Conditions as of 1:15pm

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Partly cloudy with a slight chance for scattered thunderstorms.

Lows level off around 73 under partly cloudy skies with a chance for scattered thunderstorms early.

Mainly sunny skies and calm with a chance for scattered storms late.

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