Heat – WJDR-FM/WCJU-FM/WCJU-AM

What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?

Wednesday, August 3 by Caston Countz

For many in the south, the summertime always brings the potential danger of heat related injuries, especially among children and the elderly. One question that we get asked here at the station from time to time is, "What is the difference between heat exhaustion... Read More.

Heat Advisory for Today

Wednesday, August 3 by Caston Countz

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Until 7pm this evening Highs from the mid-90s to around 100 combined with high humidity levels will result in heat indices peaking near and to 110 degrees this afternoon Heat stress will reach dangerous levels and could lead to heat... Read More.

Heat Advisory Today in the Entire Pine Belt Area

Thursday, July 21 by Caston Countz

The National Weather Service out of Jackson, has issued a Heat Advisory throughout the entire pine belt region through 7pm Friday night. With highs in the mid to upper 90's and high humidity levels the heat index can rise to between 105 and 110... Read More.

Dangerous Heat Persists Today

Friday, July 8 by Caston Countz

HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL EXIST TODAY WITH PEAK HEAT INDICES TOPPING OUT BETWEEN 102 AND 105 DEGREES IN THE MIDDAY TO AFTERNOON HOURS. HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST DURING THE MIDDAY AND AFTERNOON HOURS FOR THE ENTIRE REGION ON SATURDAY...ALTHOUGH THUNDERSTORMS COULD PROVIDE SOME LATE DAY RELIEF... Read More.

Dangerous Heat Into the Weekend

Thursday, July 7 by Caston Countz

HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL EXIST TODAY WITH PEAK HEAT INDICES TOPPING OUT BETWEEN 102 AND 105 DEGREES IN THE MIDDAY TO AFTERNOON HOURS. HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST DURING THE MIDDAY AND AFTERNOON HOURS FOR LOCATIONS EAST OF THE INTERSTATE FIFTY-FIVE CORRIDOR ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. EXPECT... Read More.