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Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 2:06AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 2:06AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses.

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09/16/2026 · Vidalia edition

**Heat Advisory issued September 16 at 2:06AM CDT until September 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS**

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Jackson MS

- **Effective:** Sep 16, 2026 2:06 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 16, 2026 10:15 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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