Heat Advisory for Ashley, Chicot, Morehouse Until 7 PM CDT Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central Mississippi, including Ashley, Chicot, and Morehouse, effective until 7 PM CDT Friday, September 4, 2026.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 1:48 p.m. ET
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Sep 3, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Ashley, Chicot, Morehouse and Other Areas Until 7 PM CDT Friday
The National Weather Service Jackson MS has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central Mississippi, in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Friday, September 4, 2026. The advisory warns that heat index values up to 110 are expected, and that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses.
The advisory covers 58 zones, including areas such as Ashley, Chicot, and Morehouse in Arkansas; East Carroll, Richland, Madison LA, and Franklin LA in Louisiana; and Bolivar, Sunflower, Leflore, and Grenada in Mississippi. Cities affected include St. Joseph, Rayville, Weir, Kosciusko, Newellton, Conehatta, Vicksburg, Quitman, West Point, Oak Grove, Bastrop, Yazoo City, Philadelphia, Crystal Springs, Fayette, Cleveland, Durant, Stonewall, Hamburg, Mendenhall, Monticello, Collins, Columbus, Mayersville, and Morton.
The advisory expires at 7 PM CDT Friday, September 4, 2026. The Weather Service advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They warn not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. When outside, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Sep 3, 2026, 1:48 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory for Ashley, Chicot, Morehouse and Other Areas Until 7 PM Friday
The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, has issued a Heat Advisory effective from noon to 7 PM CDT on Friday, September 4, 2026. The advisory covers 58 zones, including Ashley, Chicot, and Morehouse counties in Arkansas, as well as other areas in northeast Louisiana and central Mississippi. Heat index values up to 110 are expected.
The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses. Precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Officials advise not leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes. They recommend wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
The advisory is in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Friday. A previous advisory was in effect until 7 PM CDT Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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