Here’s a quick rundown of the weather today across Mississippi.
In north Mississippi, expect mostly sunny skies today with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will climb into the lower 90s and the highest heat index readings will range from 100 to 102. Tonight, there will be mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will dip down into the lower 70s.
In central Mississippi, partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 90s. The heat index is set to rise upwards of 104 today. In the evening, partly cloudy skies likely with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will drop down into the lower 70s.
In south Mississippi, partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 90s and the heat index has temperatures feel 10 to 13 degrees hotter. At night, partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will then cool off slightly into the lower 70s.