The National Weather Service in Memphis warned Sunday of dangerous heat and the potential for strong storms, issuing a heat advisory through 8 p.m. and a marginal severe-storm risk for parts of its forecast area.
NWS said the Delta region could see heat index values exceeding 105 F and urged residents to take it easy, stay hydrated and check on neighbors, children and pets.
Areas south of Interstate 40 are under a Level 1 of 5 — a marginal — risk for severe storms from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., the agency said. NWS identified damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph as the main threat and minor, localized flooding from heavy downpours as a secondary threat. Storms were expected to move from the north-northwest to the south-southeast.
The weather service advised people with outdoor plans to have a way to receive warnings and to remain weather-aware while staying cool. All warnings and forecasts were issued by the National Weather Service in Memphis.
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
