NWS Jackson MSXH.W 0001June 30, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Chicot, East Carroll, Madison and 18 more, AR and LA
The National Weather Service office in Jackson issued an extreme heat warning for Chicot, East Carroll, Madison and 18 more in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, which was in force until 9:00 p.m. local time on July 1. It was the 1st extreme heat warning the NWS office in Jackson issued in 2026.
ExpiredWarning
In force for 11 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Jackson MS
- Area
- Chicot, East Carroll, Madison and 18 more
- State
- Arkansas
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 12:01 p.m. CDT, June 30, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 a.m. CDT, July 1, 2026
- Expires
- 9:00 p.m. CDT, July 1, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KJAN XH.W 0001
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Extreme Heat Warnings in Arkansas since 2008Every warning type in Arkansas
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat continues through the end of this week. Additional heat advisories may be needed.
What the agency told people to do
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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.