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Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: June 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi.
WHEN
From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
These heat indices will occur near or just in advance of any midday to afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
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.
Flood Watch for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: June 19, 2026 @ 7:00pm
PRECAUTIONARY
Stay weather aware and be ready to take action if Flash Flood Warnings are issued, particularly wireless emergency alert Flash Flood Warnings for Considerable and
LOCATIONS
WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
INFO1
WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Madison LA, Richland and Tensas and Mississippi, including the following areas, Adams, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lincoln, Madison MS, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith, Warren and Yazoo.
INFO2
WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
INFO3
IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
INFO4
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent wet antecedent conditions have led to areas remaining vulnerable to flash flooding today.

Heat Index: 98°

Humidity: 89% Dew Point: 79°
Wind: SW 7 mph Visibility: 7 mi
Pressure: 1015 mb
Conditions as of 9:09am

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A blend of clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms likely.

Overnight lows approaching 75 under overcast skies with scattered thunderstorms likely.

Scattered thunderstorms likely, otherwise cloudy.

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