DANGEROUS HEAT STRESS FRIDAY-SUNDAY
We’ve already had plenty of hot and humid weather this spring, even some triple digit heat index readings. But the National Weather Service in Jackson says the heat and humidity this weekend will be the worst so far with temperatures in the mid 90s and a heat index that could push into the danger zone, possibly topping 105.
The worst of the heat stress is forecast from southeast Mississippi up into the Delta where a heat advisory will be in effect. But even in this part of the state, the Weather Service says people engaged in prolonged outdoor activities this weekend could wind up with heat exhaustion.
While some showers and thunderstorms will be possible this weekend, a weather system moving in early next week could produce some flash flooding. NWS says between two and four inches of rain could fall sometime in the Monday to Wednesday time period.
