The Fourth of July weekend will kick off with mostly sunny skies statewide. Here’s your statewide forecast for Friday from the National Weather Service.
Northern Mississippi
It will be sunny with highs in the lower 90s and the highest heat index readings from 100 to 102. Come nighttime, it will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s.
Central Mississippi
It will be sunny with patchy fog in the morning. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower to mid-90s with heat index readings potentially climbing up to 105 degrees. Come nighttime, it will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s.
Southern Mississippi
It will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-90s with heat index readings from 100 to 105. Come nighttime, it will be mostly clear with patchy fog after midnight and lows in the lower 70s.