The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a heat advisory for eastern Arkansas and northwest Mississippi. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, with heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees, according to the agency.
In addition to the heat, there is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms mainly along and northwest of the Mississippi River. The primary threats include damaging winds and localized heavy rainfall, the weather service said.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours, and remain alert for changing weather conditions.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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