Heat index readings will be above 105 across Mississippi today. Be sure to stay hydrated, especially if you’re working outdoors. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.
Northern Mississippi
Today will be sunny with patchy fog in the morning and a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-90s, with heat index readings from 108-113. Tonight will be mostly clear with patchy fog after midnight and lows in the mid-70s.
Central Mississippi
Today will be sunny with patchy fog in the morning and a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 90s, with heat index readings from 110-115. Tonight will be partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight chance of more showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid-70s.
Southern Mississippi
Today will be mostly sunny with patchy morning fog and afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s, with heat index readings from 108-113. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid-70s.