First published 9/19/2026, 2:37:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 2:37:15 AM

Heat Advisory issued by NWS Jackson MS

The National Weather Service Jackson, MS issued a Heat Advisory on Sept 18 at 9:29 PM CDT (published 2026-09-19T02:29:00Z) in effect until Sept 19 at 8:00 PM CDT, warning of hot conditions across the Jackson, Mississippi area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

High heat and humidity increase risk of heat-related illness, strain on vulnerable populations, and can affect outdoor work, travel, and public events in the Jackson area during the advisory period.

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Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 9:29PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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