Sun accompanied by a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms will be seen across the majority of Mississippi today as temperatures continue to rise.
Northern Mississippi:
Sunny skies will be seen throughout the majority of the northern portion of Mississippi today despite a few showers and thunderstorms occurring at various times of the day. Temperatures are expected to sit in the upper-90s with heat index readings from 110 to 115 degrees. As night falls, the clouds will mostly disperse as temperatures lower back down to the upper-70s.
Central Mississippi:
Weather in central Mississippi is expected to be sunny throughout the day with heat index readings ranging from 111 to 116. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will be present in the morning with the likelihood of rain increasing into the afternoon. Like a typical summer day in the Magnolia State, temperatures will be in the mid-90s across most of the day. When the sun sets, the temperatures will drop to the mid to upper-70s with mostly clear skies expected throughout the night.
Southern Mississippi:
A good bit of sun will be seen in the southern parts of Mississippi today as temperatures are anticipated to sit in the mid-90s. The summer heat will also be a bit higher as the heat index readings will range from 108 to 113. A few showers and thunderstorms will be seen in the morning, but are expected to increase throughout the afternoon. As the sun sets, a slight chance of rain will continue as temperatures drop back down to the mid to upper-70s overnight.
