Above-average temperatures are expected to persist throughout the week, with record highs forecast for Thursday, meteorologists say.
Officials noted that current temperature records could be broken as unseasonably warm weather continues. Details on the specific records and forecast are available from local weather agencies.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions against heat-related health issues during the warm spell.
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
