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 28 at 9:05PM CDT until July 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Tue July 28, 2026, 9:05 PM
Expires: Wed July 29, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north and central Mississippi. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 3:42AM CDT until July 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed July 29, 2026, 3:42 AM
Expires: Wed July 29, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north and central Mississippi. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * 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. 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.