The scorching heat is forecast to persist through next week, with the heat index expected to remain above 110 degrees. Make sure you’re staying hydrated when you’re outside, and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.
Northern Mississippi
Today will be sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 90s, with heat index readings from 110 to 115. Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows in the mid-to-upper 70s.
Central Mississippi
Today will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 90s, with heat index readings from 111 to 116. Tonight will be partly cloudy with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will be in the mid to upper 70s.
Southern Mississippi
Today will be partly sunny, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected. Highs will be in the upper 90s, with heat index readings from 111 to 116. Tonight will be partly cloudy with more showers and thunderstorms and lows in the mid-70s.
