Corinth forecast calls for midweek heat, Friday fire danger, then weekend cooldown

Midweek heat indices climb in the National Weather Service outlook

The National Weather Service in Memphis says warming temperatures will be accompanied by increasing humidity this week, with heat indices reaching triple digits in some places Tuesday and Wednesday before cooler air arrives by the end of the week. The graphic is titled "Triple Digit Heat Indices Return." It shows Corinth's maximum heat index at 89 Monday, 92 Tuesday, 97 Wednesday, 93 Thursday and 74 Friday.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.

NWS Memphis flags elevated fire weather potential Friday

The National Weather Service in Memphis says volatile fire conditions are possible Friday. Its graphic shows a 40-69% fire weather potential, with humidity around 30-40% and winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The same graphic advises people to avoid equipment that creates sparks, obey local burn bans and permit rules, and dispose of cigarettes and matches properly.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.

Corinth stays very warm through Thursday before easing late week

The National Weather Service in Memphis says record-high temperatures will continue through midweek, with much more seasonal conditions over the weekend. Its graphic says record high temperatures are possible and that very warm, mostly dry conditions are expected for the upcoming work week, with highs peaking in the low to mid 90s about 15 degrees above normal before cooler temperatures return at the end of the week. For Corinth, the forecast shows 91 Wednesday, 92 Thursday, 76 Friday, 66 Saturday, 72 Sunday, 75 Monday and 79 Tuesday.

Source: US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee.