{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.88d8c9bee9dce93703d6b7c2e3a0799707ce2484.004.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:26PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.88d8c9bee9dce93703d6b7c2e3a0799707ce2484.004.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Jackson MS"},"word_count":218,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:26PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Catahoula; Concordia; Scott; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Marion; Lamar; Forrest\n**Issued by:** NWS Jackson MS\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T12:26:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T12:26:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-20T21:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110F degrees during the daytime,\nwith limited heat relief overnight.\n\n* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, east central,\nsouth central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi.\n\n* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat\nillnesses.\n\n## Instructions\nDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of\nthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.\n\nDo not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car\ninteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.\n\nTake extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose\nfitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning\nor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and\nheat stroke.\n\nTo reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and\nHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in\nshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat\nshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an\nemergency! Call 9 1 1."}