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

Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 7:05PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 12:05 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat continues through the end of this week. Additional heat advisories may be needed.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 7:05PM CDT until July 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 12:05 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat continues through the end of this week. Additional heat advisories may be needed.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.

Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 5:34AM CDT until July 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat continues through the end of this week. Additional heat advisories may be needed.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 5:34AM CDT until July 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat continues through the end of this week. Additional heat advisories may be needed.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.