Residents across the Mid-South should prepare for ongoing high temperatures and humidity through Labor Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Heat advisories are in effect, with afternoon heat indices reaching between 105 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
The combination of heat and humidity has prompted officials to urge residents to take precautions. These include taking frequent breaks, staying hydrated, and never leaving children or pets in hot vehicles.
Minor relief is forecast to arrive early next week, offering some respite from the intense heat, said weather authorities. No specific date has been provided for the cooler conditions.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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