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Heat Advisory for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: August 19, 2026 @ 9:00pm
WHAT
Heat index values up to 110 degrees.
WHERE
Portions of central and south Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.
WHEN
Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
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. 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.

Humidity: 100% Dew Point: 75°
Wind: N 0 mph Visibility: 10 mi
Pressure: 1017 mb
Conditions as of 2:55am

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Overnight lows approaching 75 under partly cloudy skies.

Highs level off around 101 under partly cloudy skies with a chance for scattered storms late.

Wednesday Night

Slight chance for scattered storms early, otherwise partly cloudy.

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