Hot and humid but with better rain chances.

Hot and humid weather will continue in the Pine Belt through the weekend but we have increased our chances for afternoon and evening showers and storms and that should hold our highs in the upper 90s. Lows each night will continue to be in the 70s.

Tropical Storm Emily has been downgraded to a tropical low but is forecast to regain tropical storm status in the southern Bahamas but will still have no impact on our weather here in Mississippi.

Have a great weekend!

Rex

Excessive Heat Warning until 7:00 AM Friday.

Excessive heat will continue in the Pine Belt for today into Friday. Highs today are expected to reach around 101 and 100 on Friday. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 70s. As we head into the weekend our rain chances will increase some and that should hold our high temps in the 90s and lows will continue to be in the 70s.

We are still tracking Tropical Storm Emily but it still poses no threat to our area.

Rex

Very hot and humid weather to continue.

Very hot temps are forecast for the Pine Belt for the next few days with highs today and Thursday expected to top out in the lower 100's. Overnight lows will be in the 70s.

If you must be outdoors try to take frequent breaks and drink plenty of fluids. Please check on the elderly. Also make sure animals in your care have water to drink as well.

Tropical Storm Emily still appears to be no threat to our area.

Rex

Temps to reach century mark today and Wednesday.

We could top out near or at 100 this afternoon and around 101 on Wednesday. If you must be outdoors please take frequent breaks and drink plenty of fluids. Please check on the elderly and make sure your animals have plenty of water.

Very hot and humid weather to continue.

Very hot and humid weather is forecast for the Pine Belt for the rest of the week. Highs today are expected to reach the upper 90s and around 100 on Wednesday. Rain chances will be slim to none for the next several days but as we head into the weekend our chances for afternoon and early evening showers and storms will increase.

Tropical Storm Emily continues to move through the Caribbean Sea. At this time the storm does not pose a threat to the our area but that could change as more detailed information is collected on the storm.

Our best advice is to keep tracking the storm along with us until we have a better idea on what track it will take. In the event the storm does not ever pose a threat to us this is still a good time to have your hurricane action plans in place because we are just now entering the most active portion of the hurricane season.

Rex

Very hot and humid week ahead.

Strong high pressure will begin to build into our area on Tuesday and will stay firmly in control most of the week. Highs will be in the mid 90s today with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms but Tuesday into Saturday shower and thunderstorm chances will be greatly limited and highs will be in the upper 90s to possibly near 100 through that time period. Lows will be in the mid to upper 70s.

We are still tracking a tropical disturbance nearing the Leeward and Windward Islands that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Emily by today or Tuesday. At this time the storm poses no threat to our area but we will continue to monitor it.

Very hot and humid week ahead.