HEAT ADVISORY shown in orange on map above
EXTREME HEAT WARNING shown in purple
Previous heat waves in central Mississippi this summer have been driven primarily by high humidity resulting in heat index readings well into the triple digits at times. But the dangerous heat stress settling in this weekend will be mainly the result of actual temperatures climbing to their highest point of the season.
While afternoon highs in the upper 90s are forecast for the local area today, Durant could see 101 Saturday with the temperature reaching 100 in Kosciusko, Carthage and Philadelphia. The heat index is forecast around 106.
Sunday, even hotter conditions are expected. Durant’s high may reach 103 with readings of 101 forecast in Kosciusko, Carthage and Philadelphia with a heat index ranging from 105-110.
On Monday, highs near 100 with a heat index up to 110 are expected areawide.
The extreme heat warning posted for a few counties in the Delta will likely be expanded to include other parts of the state. For now, a heat advisory continues through Sunday for most of Mississippi including the local area.
