07/31/2026
Recent forecasts indicate that many areas, including Mississippi, are experiencing higher-than-average temperatures, which could lead to significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
If you are outside, especially for a long time, you can:
• Stay in the shade as much as possible
• Take breaks when you can
• Do outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day or evening, if possible.
When you are indoors, you can:
• Use fans, but only if indoor temperatures are less than 90°F. In temperatures above 90°F, a fan can increase body temperature.
• Use air conditioning or find a location that has one by dialing 2-1-1, visiting the National Center for Healthy Housing’s Cooling Centers by State page, or by contacting your local health department or emergency management agency.
Check on your family, friends, and neighbors, especially if they have chronic medical problems or live alone. Check on pets.
If you need medical assistance, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center is a designated Level III trauma and burn center. This means patients of all ages in central Mississippi, as well as across the state and beyond, can be treated at Baptist for a wide range of trauma and burns.
Source: CDC.gov
