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Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
Expires: July 01, 2026 @ 9:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values up to 110 expected.
WHERE
Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, east central, north central, northeast, south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi.
WHEN
Until 9 PM CDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The threat for dangerous heat continues through the end of this week. Additional heat advisories may be needed.
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: 106°

Humidity: 62% Dew Point: 76°
Wind: NE 5 mph Visibility: 10 mi
Pressure: 1020 mb
Conditions as of 11:09am

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Mainly clear skies with daytime highs approaching 100.

Low of 76 under partly cloudy skies.

Chance for scattered storms late, otherwise lots of sunshine.

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