A warming trend will bring daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through Friday, forecasters said.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the weekend, producing hot, humid conditions and a return of triple-digit heat index values, forecasters said.
Forecasters advised residents to stay hydrated and to check on vulnerable neighbors as heat and humidity increase.
Officials urged people to monitor local forecasts and alerts for updates on the timing and severity of showers, thunderstorms and heat through the weekend, forecasters 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
