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 July 19 at 12:19PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sun July 19, 2026, 5:19 PM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values in excess of 105F degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110F degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central, north central, and northwest Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 19 at 12:19PM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sun July 19, 2026, 5:19 PM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values in excess of 105F degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110F degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central, north central, and northwest Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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.

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 10:11AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sun July 19, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 F degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, east central, north central, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Little relief expected overnight.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.