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The National Weather Service in Memphis said it made a minor tweak to a Heat Advisory that takes effect at 11 a.m. today and warned the Mid-South that a prolonged heat wave is beginning.

The National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee, warned of a heat wave with heat indices above 100 degrees, issuing a Heat Advisory for tomorrow and an Extreme Heat Watch for Monday through Thursday.

Regional forecasters canceled a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Mid-South early and said the main storm threat will remain to the north and east. They warned oppressive heat is expected through much of next week.

MDOT released a Hurricane Prep Bingo Card on National Bingo Day to encourage residents to take steps before storms enter the Gulf, the agency said.

John Mayer, an assistant professor of criminal justice and retired FBI special agent, received the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award from the Mississippi Humanities Council, the university said.

The National Weather Service in Memphis said the area south of a stationary front faces an elevated flash flood threat over the next two days, with a lower chance of strong to severe storms.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain through tonight with a flash flood watch for the northern Mid‑South. It said a prolonged heat period begins this weekend, with heat index values topping 100 Saturday and possibly reaching 110 early next week.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told riders to plan ahead for summer weekends by naming a sober driver and arranging secure parking for their motorcycles.

Local artist Annie Simpson Rivers is painting a mural on the future Brown & Covington Building in downtown Ripley, Ripley Main Street said. The project is funded by a grant from the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.

Organizers say live music, food trucks and a fireworks show are planned for downtown Ripley tonight, with performances starting at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.