Increased heat stress is expected today for parts of Mississippi. Elevated heat stress conditions will allow for heat exhaustion to be likely as heat indices range from 106 – 110.
Northern Mississippi–
Sunny today with isolated showers and thunderstorms through tonight. Highs will be in the lower to mid-90s, with lows tonight in the lower 70s.
Central Mississippi–
Sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms through tonight. Highs will be in the mid-90s with heat index readings from 107 to 112. Lows tonight will be in the lower 70s.
Southern Mississippi–
Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms through tonight. Highs will be in the mid-90s with heat index readings from 107 to 112. Lows tonight will be in the mid-70s.