As we continue the first week of August, things look very, well, summerlike for the next week. Expect warm temperatures and moderate rain chances.
The next couple of days may be slightly cooler than average, at least for the high temperatures. For today and tomorrow, the highs for SW Mississippi might not make it out of the 80s. The models disagree on the chances for rain, with the NAM model forecasting widespread rain and the GFS and HRRR forecasting more isolated rain chances.
As the forecast period continues, the temperatures may get a bit warmer, especially over the weekend and on Monday. Interestingly, the heat index is only expected to reach 100 on one day this forecast period, that day being Monday. While the heat index will reach the upper 90s on multiple days, that is still better than the previous month and a half. The lower heat index owes to a lower dew point on the hottest days, which means less humidity.
The rain chances pick up on Monday, with thunderstorms expected. The storms on Monday precede a small cold front. The GFS predicts widespread storms, so be sure to monitor the upcoming forecasts for that day as the week progresses.
Day to Day Forecast
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds S at 5-10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index in the mid to upper 90s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index in the upper 90s. Winds SE at 5-10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index around 100. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday Night
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
