Extremely dangerous heat stress is expected Friday and Saturday as high temperatures rise above 100 degrees and heat index values top out between 110 to 115 degrees for much of the forecast area. Hot temperatures remain but will moderate somewhat into the weekend.
Northern Mississippi
Sunny today with highs from 102 to 102 with heat index readings from 113 to 118. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s.
Central Mississippi
Sunny today with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be anywhere from 100 to 101 with heat index readings from 116 to 121. Mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid to upper 70s.
Southern Mississippi
Patchy morning fog, then sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be anywhere from 99 to 100 with heat index readings from 113 to 118. Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows in the mid to upper 70s.
