Active National Weather Service alert for Prentiss, Mississippi 39474: Heat Advisory. Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:49PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS Until Sun, 8:00 PM CDT.
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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:49PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS Expires Sun, 8:00 PM CDT.

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Prentiss, Mississippi 39474

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Prentiss, Mississippi 39474. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

94°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms23% rain
89°Slight Chance Rain19% rain
84°Partly Cloudy11% rain
81°Partly Cloudy7% rain
79°Partly Cloudy2% rain
78°Partly Cloudy0% rain
77°Mostly Clear0% rain
77°Mostly Clear0% rain

Next 24 hours

Rain Timeline

Highest chance 50%

Most likely around 4 PM, 5 PM. Expected type: Thunderstorms / Rain.

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Official NWS outlook

7-Day Forecast

High / low temperatures

Today

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94°73°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Precipitation
23%
Wind
S 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:36 PM

Mon

98°73°

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
50%
Wind
WNW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM

Tue

95°72°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
54%
Wind
W 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
7:33 PM

Wed

98°72°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
43%
Wind
W 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
7:32 PM

Thu

93°71°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Precipitation
70%
Wind
WSW 0 to 5 mph
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
7:31 PM

Fri

95°70°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
39%
Wind
0 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM

Sat

96°71°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
29%
Wind
0 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
7:29 PM

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Weather for a healthier day

Healthy Weather

Real Feel112°F
Walking is not recommended now

Current official weather conditions may be unsafe for this activity.

WindCalm0 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 11 PM–1 AM

Walking: 0% average rain chance, near 78°F. Review the active Heat Advisory.

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now23%next hour
Humidity53%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.96 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance50%
Dew point77°F
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Heat Advisory

Applies to: Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Marion; Lamar; ForrestIssued by: NWS Jackson MSHeat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:49PM CDT until August 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Alert details* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, east central, north central, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses.
Safety instructionsDrink 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.
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