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Extreme Heat Warning for Columbia, MS - Click for Details
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Expires: July 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm
WHAT
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values as high as around 115 degrees.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, north central, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
WHEN
Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Heat Index: 106°

Humidity: 68% Dew Point: 76°
Wind: NE 15 mph Visibility: 10 mi
Pressure: 1008 mb
Conditions as of 2:09pm

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Partly cloudy with highs around 98.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance for scattered storms early.

A mix of clouds and sun with a chance for scattered thunderstorms late.

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