Weather Alerts For Blue Hill, MS

# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Extreme Heat Warnings, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110 degrees expected, as high as 115 to 120 degrees. WHERE Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, southwest, and west central Mississippi. WHEN For the Extreme Heat Warning today, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning tomorrow, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. ISSUED AT Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1:50 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Jackson MS HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Copiah, Issaquena, Adams, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Hinds, Jefferson, Madison LA, Madison MS, Rankin, Sharkey, Simpson, Tensas, Warren, Yazoo Including the cities of Anguilla, Newellton, Port Gibson, Yazoo City, Harrisonburg, West Ferriday, Vidalia, Ferriday, Wesson, Brandon, Fayette, Lake Providence, Winnsboro, St. Joseph, Canton, Magee, Jackson, Mendenhall, Tallulah, Mayersville, Jonesville, Vicksburg, Crystal Springs, Madison, Rolling Fork, Pearl, Ridgeland, Richland, Hazlehurst, Waterproof, and Natchez

Closest strike: 8.33 miles Stay Alert! Remain in a safe area until there has been no lightning within 10 miles of this location for 30 minutes. Please be aware that lightning activity can remain high even when a storm is moving away from your location. Even if rain has stopped, do not leave your safe area until WeatherBug indicates that lightning is more than 10 miles away from this selected location. IF OUTDOORS Avoid water, high ground, and open spaces. Avoid all metal objects including electric wires, fences, and machinery. Find a safe area in a building or in a fully enclosed vehicle with the windows completely shut. Unsafe places include underneath canopies, small picnic or rain shelters, convertibles, or near trees. IF INDOORS Avoid water and stay away from doors and windows. Avoid using a hard line telephone. Take off headphones. Turn off, unplug, and stay away from appliances, computers, power tools, and TV sets. Lightning may strike exterior electric and phone lines, inducing shocks to inside equipment.