As we head into the weekend and beyond, the typical summer weather pattern will stay in full swing. Expect highs in the mid-90s each day, with just isolated, afternoon storms bubbling up, mostly closer to and south of I-10. These will likely fizzle after sunset, leaving us with warm, muggy nights in the mid-70s. Fog could become an issue overnight, especially in parts of southwest Mississippi. We will need to keep an eye to the tropics, which could play a role in the forecast later next week.

Tonight & The Weekend: Any rogue showers and thunderstorms will diminish through the early evening hours, allowing for mostly clear skies into daybreak. Lows will bottom in the mid-70s. Saturday and Sunday bring similar conditions—mostly sunny skies, highs around 94°, and a 30% chance of those brief, hit-or-miss storms in the afternoon. While the rain chances won’t completely disappear, they’ll remain on the lower side thanks to a strengthening ridge of high pressure building over the region. That ridge also means rising heat and humidity.

Up Next: By Monday and Tuesday, we’re looking at even hotter and more oppressive conditions. Highs will reach 95°, and with the humidity, it’ll feel more like 110° in some spots. These are dangerous heat index levels, and a Heat Advisory is likely early next week—if not sooner. Rain chances drop even lower to just 10%, which means little relief from the sweltering conditions.