It’s going to be a scorcher across Mississippi on Tuesday with highs in the 90s and heat index readings above 100. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.
Northern Mississippi
Today will be mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the lower 90s, with heat index readings from 102 to 107. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower to mid-70s.
Central Mississippi
Today will be partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 90s, with heat index readings from 101 to 106. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower to mid-70s.
Southern Mississippi
Today will be partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s, with heat index readings from 100 to 102. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the lower to mid-70s.