The significant threat of heat stress continues today, with heat index readings of 110°F – 120°F expected and actual air temperatures approaching the triple digits in some areas. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.
Northern Mississippi
Today will be sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 90s, with heat index readings from 114 to 119. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid to upper 70s.
Central Mississippi
Today will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 90s, with heat index readings ranging from 111 to 116. Tonight will be partly cloudy with more showers and thunderstorms possible. Lows will be in the mid-70s.
Southern Mississippi
Today will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s, with heat index readings from 109 to 114. Tonight will be partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms, and lows in the mid to upper 70s.
