Extreme Heat Warning Friday for Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll and Other Areas
The National Weather Service warns of dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ET
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Aug 20, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ETFirst report
Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Friday for Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi
The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Friday, August 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT. The warning covers portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Mississippi, including 26 zones and cities such as Jackson, Natchez, and Yazoo City.
The warning states that dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 115. A Heat Advisory is also in effect until 8 p.m. CDT Thursday, with heat index values up to 110. The NWS advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They also warn against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
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