It will be dangerously hot across portions of Mississippi on Wednesday, with peak heat index values from 105 to 110 degrees. Take breaks and stay hydrated if outdoors for an extended time. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service.
Northern Mississippi
It will be sunny during the day, with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values above 105. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with lows in the mid-70s.
Central Mississippi
Daytime hours will be sunny with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values as high as 105. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid-70s.
Southern Mississippi
It will be sunny with hit-and-miss showers and highs in the upper 80s. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night, with lows in the mid-70s.
