Heat Advisory Extended: Dangerous Heat Grips Madison Parish
The National Weather Service has stretched its Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, warning that sweltering conditions will linger across northeast Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, and a broad swath of Mississippi.
How hot will it feel?
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Afternoon temperatures are running 93 – 95 °F, but oppressive humidity is pushing heat index values above 105 °F.
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Observations from Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport show heat index peaks between 103 °F and 107 °F each of the past three afternoons, with overnight lows no cooler than the mid-70s.
Why the advisory matters
Prolonged exposure to temperatures and humidity at these levels strains the body’s ability to cool itself. Heat exhaustion can develop quickly, and untreated cases may progress to heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency.
Week forecast for Tallulah
| Day |
High / Low |
Conditions |
Heat Index |
| Monday |
93 / 75 |
Mostly sunny, stray late-day storm |
~106 °F |
| Tuesday |
94 / 75 |
Sunny, light east breeze |
~106 °F |
| Wednesday |
95 / 74 |
Sunny |
~107 °F |
| Thursday |
94 / 75 |
Mostly sunny |
~105 °F |
| Friday – Sunday |
93 – 94 / 75 |
Isolated afternoon storms (20 – 30 %) |
~103 – 105 °F |
Patchy dawn fog is possible each morning, and widely scattered thunderstorms may bubble up late Friday through the weekend, but any rain will be too brief and spotty to break the heat.
Safety tips
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Limit strenuous activity to early morning or evening.
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Drink water frequently; avoid caffeine and alcohol.
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Wear light-colored, loose clothing and a hat.
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Take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
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Never leave children or pets in vehicles, even for a minute.
Outdoor workers should follow OSHA recommendations: schedule extra rest, check co-workers for signs of heat illness, and call 911 at the first sign of heat stroke (high body temperature, confusion, or loss of consciousness).
Looking ahead
A strong ridge of high pressure is expected to dominate the region through the end of the week, keeping temperatures near the mid-90s and humidity elevated. Forecasters do not expect a significant pattern change until early next week at the earliest.
Stay weather-aware, check on vulnerable neighbors, and keep cooling centers in mind should home air conditioning fail.
