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Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
Expires: August 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values up to 110 degrees.
WHERE
Portions of central and south Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.
WHEN
Until 8 PM CDT Monday.
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. 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.

Heat Index: 107°

Humidity: 53% Dew Point: 75°
Wind: SW 6 mph Visibility: 8 mi
Pressure: 1023 mb
Conditions as of 11:35am

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Clear skies with a high of 102.

Lows around 75 under mainly clear skies.

Daytime highs approaching 103 under mainly clear skies.

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