Temperatures are heating up and rain chances are evaporating. This combination will lend itself to a difficult, miserable pattern in southwest Mississippi over the next several days. Residents should try to find a way to beat the heat because, even though this warmup is not on the same level as the June heatwave, the forecast calls for heat indices near 105F, starting in the middle of this week. Heat advisories could be issued by the National Weather Service in response to these forecasted heat indices.
Today, heat indices will likely reach 100F. By Tuesday, the forecasted heat index will solidly range from 100F-to-105F. The Weather Prediction Center indicates a 40-to-70-percent chance of a heat index greater than 105F on Wednesday which could prompt heat advisories across the area.
Rain will be scarce through the middle of this week as there are only minimal chances of afternoon thunderstorms for southwest Mississippi. As a result, the ground may rapidly dry up and abnormally dry soil conditions may develop in the region as this pattern continues. Additionally, with no evening cooldown expected, community members should try to do outside work in the morning unless it can wait until sunset.
The projected pattern for a week from now indicates that southwest Mississippi is almost guaranteed to see a continuance of above average temperatures. Additionally, through next weekend, the region will possibly see below average precipitation which may lead to drought development, especially as the Texas ridge continues to persist through the month of July.
Day-to-Day Forecast
Sunday
Partly cloudy skies with a 20-percent chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. High temperatures in the low-90s are likely with heat indices hovering near 100F; overnight lows in the low-70s are expected.
Monday
Mostly sunny skies with a 30-percent chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. High temperatures in the low-90s are likely with heat indices hovering near 100F; overnight lows in the low-70s are expected.
Tuesday
Sunny skies with no thunderstorms expected. High temperatures in the mid-90s are likely with heat indices ranging from 100F-to-105F; overnight lows in the mid-70s are expected.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny skies with no thunderstorms expected. High temperatures in the mid-90s are likely with heat indices ranging from 100F-to-105F; overnight lows in the mid-70s are expected.
Thursday
Partly cloudy skies with a 40-percent chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. High temperatures in the mid-90s are likely with heat indices ranging from 100F-to-105F; overnight lows in the mid-70s are expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny skies with a 40-percent chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. High temperatures in the mid-90s are likely with heat indices ranging from 100F-to-105F; overnight lows in the mid-70s are expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny skies with a 20-percent chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. High temperatures in the mid-90s are likely with heat indices ranging from 100F-to-105F; overnight lows in the mid-70s are expected.
