The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned that dangerous heat and humidity will persist across the region, and that temperatures are expected to continue rising, the agency said.
The office said humidity may become slightly lower by the end of the week, but the change will not prevent temperatures from increasing.
Officials advised residents to remain hydrated. The agency urged people who must be outdoors to go early or late in the day and to wear light-colored clothing, the National Weather Service said.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
