A brief advisory warned residents of the Mid-South that temperatures are expected to rise this weekend and into next week and urged precautions for anyone planning to be outdoors.
The advisory urged people to keep an eye on the heat forecast and to have plenty of water on hand when outside.
It emphasized extra caution for outdoor activities during the coming days, especially into next week.
Residents were advised to monitor local forecasts and follow any additional guidance from local authorities.
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
