National Weather Service
Live Weather Camera in Jackson, MS. Extreme heat warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 26 at 12:01PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Severe
Expected
2 cameras
Active Until
Jul 29, 2026 02:00 UTC
Area
Grenada; Carroll; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Jefferson
Alert Details
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 111 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, southwest,
and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Monday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Recommended Action
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.