Weather Alerts For Shaw, MS

# HEADLINE -------------------- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Heat index values up to 110 expected. WHERE Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, east central, north central, northeast, 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 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. IMPACTS Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Periods of dangerous heat will continue into this weekend. ISSUED AT Friday, September 4, 2026 at 12:07 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. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Choctaw, Franklin MS, Issaquena, Madison LA, Rankin, Sunflower, Adams, Ashley, Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Catahoula, Chicot, Claiborne, Clay, Concordia, Copiah, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Grenada, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Jefferson, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Leflore, Lincoln, Lowndes, Madison MS, Montgomery, Morehouse, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Richland, Scott, Sharkey, Tensas, Warren, Washington, Webster, West Carroll, Winston, Yazoo Including the cities of Philadelphia, Hamburg, Dermott, West Crossett, Lexington, Mayersville, Vaiden, Yazoo City, Morton, Harrisonburg, Eudora, Winona, Natchez, Delhi, Ackerman, Lake Village, Union, Durant, Columbus, Belzoni, Mathiston, Indianola, Fayette, Carthage, Hazlehurst, Vicksburg, Decatur, Greenwood, Ferriday, Pearl River, Ridgeland, Louisville, Roxie, Bastrop, Kosciusko, Pearl, West Ferriday, Newton, Jackson, Crossett, Waterproof, Meadville, Eupora, Anguilla, Wesson, Pickens, Brooksville, Weir, Meridian, Crystal Springs, Tallulah, Newellton, North Crossett, Carrollton, Cleveland, Richland, Forest, Greenville, Conehatta, North Carrollton, Macon, Grenada, Goodman, Rolling Fork, West Point, Brookhaven, Ruleville, Madison, Winnsboro, Canton, Brandon, Rayville, Starkville, Scooba, Isola, Oak Grove, Lake Providence, Vidalia, Jonesville, Tchula, Port Gibson, Epps, De Kalb, Bude, and St. Joseph

Closest strike: 13.15 miles Storms Approaching Stay alert and frequently check WeatherBug to see if storms are moving toward you. Be mindful that new storms can also form with little notice.

Pollen Index: 9 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Ragweed and Grass. The pollen levels for Saturday will remain relatively stable in the high range. The pollen producing plants are delivering a fairly constant level of pollen into the air.