Dangerous heat continues to grip Mississippi. Heat index readings are expected to climb as high as 110 today, raising the risk of heat exhaustion and heat-related illness. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.
Northern Mississippi
Today will be sunny with highs near 100 and heat index readings ranging from 108 to 113. Tonight will be mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid-70s.
Central Mississippi
Today will be sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 90s, with heat index readings from 108 to 113. Tonight will be mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower to mid-70s.
Southern Mississippi
Today will be sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-90s, with heat index readings from 106 to 111. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower to mid-70s.
