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Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
Tuesday September 1st, 2026 :: 11:04 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASHLEY ... CHICOT ... MOREHOUSE ... WEST CARROLL ... EAST CARROLL ... RICHLAND ... MADISON ... FRANKLIN ... CATAHOULA ... TENSAS ... CONCORDIA ... BOLIVAR ... SUNFLOWER ... LEFLORE ... GRENADA ... CARROLL ... WASHINGTON ... HUMPHREYS ... HOLMES ... ISSAQUENA ... SHARKEY ... YAZOO ... MADISON ... WARREN ... HINDS ... RANKIN ... CLAIBORNE ... COPIAH ... SIMPSON ... JEFFERSON ... ADAMS ... FRANKLIN ... LINCOLN ... LAWRENCE ... JEFFERSON DAVIS ... MARION

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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.

Address/Location
Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
306 W Market St
Greenwood, MS 38930

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-453-1428

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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