Station Name: BIG SUNFLOWER RIVER NR MERIGOLD, MS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 138 feet

Nearest Address:
105–299 Sandy Rd
Merigold, MS 38759
Bolivar County

GPS Coordinates: 33.8325, -90.67

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 25 at 11:36AM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sat July 25, 2026, 4:36 PM
Expires: Sun July 26, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Mississippi. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.