Weekend Weather Window: More Heat With Storms Still Possible
By Meteorologist Paul Williams
We made it to Friday, but unfortunately, the Mississippi heat is not taking the weekend off.
The forecast calls for another round of summer heat across Simpson County, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures remaining in the upper 90s.
FRIDAY: HOT AND SUNNY
Friday should bring abundant sunshine with afternoon temperatures around 97 degrees.
Rain chances are expected to remain limited, although an isolated shower or thunderstorm cannot be completely ruled out.
For anyone planning to spend time outdoors, the message is simple: plan around the heat.
The hottest part of the day is generally the afternoon, when temperatures and heat-index values can become most uncomfortable.
If you are attending an outdoor event, working in the yard, playing sports or simply spending time outside, take breaks and stay hydrated.
WHAT ABOUT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY?
The weekend is expected to continue the same general pattern.
Saturday should remain hot, with abundant sunshine and temperatures in the upper 90s.
Sunday could bring more of the same, although small changes in moisture could influence whether an isolated afternoon shower or thunderstorm develops.
The key word for the weekend is heat.
Some locations could flirt with the 100-degree mark, particularly where skies remain mostly clear and the ground has had an opportunity to dry.
ONE LAST LOOK AT THE TROPICS
The Atlantic remains relatively quiet, and there is no immediate tropical threat to Mississippi.
But as we discussed Thursday, hurricane season is far from over.
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor tropical activity in the Atlantic, and conditions can change quickly this time of year. (National Hurricane Center)
For now, there is no reason to change weekend plans because of a tropical system.
Just stay weather-aware.
PAUL’S WEATHER TAKEAWAY
After a week of heat, the best advice is also the simplest:
Respect the heat.
Drink plenty of water.
Take breaks.
Check on elderly neighbors and family members.
Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period.
And remember that the heat index can make conditions feel much hotter than the actual temperature.
As we head into the weekend, keep an eye on the sky, keep an eye on the forecast and keep that water bottle nearby.
We’ll see you next week for another Williams Weather Window.
That’s your Williams Weather Window.
