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Heat Advisory for Ashley, Chicot, Morehouse and Other Areas Until 8 PM CDT Sunday

The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 110 degrees across 41 zones in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi until 8 PM CDT Sunday.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 22, 2026, 1:51 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, has issued a for The is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT on Sunday, August 23, 2026, according to the official record. It expires at 8 PM CDT (20:00) on Sunday. Heat index values up to 110 degrees are expected. The warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses. The covers zones, including areas such as Ashley, Chicot, Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll, Richland, Madison LA, Franklin LA, Catahoula, Tensas, Concordia, Bolivar, Sunflower, Leflore, Washington, Humphreys, Holmes, Issaquena, Sharkey, Yazoo, Madison MS, Warren, Hinds, Rankin, Claiborne, Copiah, Simpson, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin MS, Lincoln, Lawrence, Jefferson Davis, and Marion. Precautions recommended by the include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. The also warns not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. It advises wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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