Minor Heat Advisory in effect from noon today until 8 PM CDT this evening.
At 12:56 PM in Friars Point, the temperature is 87.6°F with a light wind blowing at 6.1 mph. Conditions are currently marked by a thunderstorm, though there has been no recorded precipitation so far. The heat index today is expected to make it feel as high as 109°F, contributing to a notably warm and humid day.
Looking ahead, the high for today is projected to reach 89.1°F, while the low tonight will settle around 79.2°F. Winds may pick up slightly, reaching speeds up to 7.6 mph this afternoon and tapering to 7 mph tonight. The chance of precipitation remains at 15% for both today and tonight, with the potential for thunderstorms continuing through the evening hours.
In addition to the current Minor Heat Advisory, residents of Crittenden, Cross, Lee, Phillips, and St. Francis Counties in Arkansas and Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie, and Tunica Counties in Mississippi should be mindful of the heat-related impacts that could arise from the high temperatures combined with humidity. Caution is advised to avoid heat-related illnesses during this period of elevated heat.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 89°F | 72°F | Thunderstorm: slight or moderate |
| Sunday | 85°F | 72°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 80°F | 68°F | Drizzle: moderate |
| Tuesday | 82°F | 69°F | Drizzle: light |
| Wednesday | 89°F | 73°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 88°F | 75°F | Drizzle: light |
| Friday | 78°F | 68°F | Drizzle: moderate |