Intense Heat Continues Across the South

Intense heat and high humidity will persist throughout much of the Lower Mississippi Valley into the Mid-South today. 

High pressure will continue to provide areas from eastern Texas and eastern Oklahoma to Kentucky, Tennessee, and northern Alabama with dry weather today. With plenty of sunshine, afternoon temperatures will climb into the middle to upper 90s. When combined with dew point values in the middle to upper 70s, it will feel more like it's in the 100s, with heat indices as high as 110 degrees possible!

Heat Advisories stretch from portions of eastern Oklahoma and eastern Texas through northern Louisiana, much of Arkansas, northern and western Mississippi, northwestern Alabama, western and central Tennessee, southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and far southern Indiana. Extreme Heat Warnings are also in effect for a small portion of northwestern Mississippi into eastern Arkansas. 

But the southern U.S. won't be the only areas expected to be hot and humid today. Heat Advisories are also found from far northeastern North Carolina and eastern Virginia northward into southern New England. This includes cities such as Richmond, Va., Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. 

Across the eastern U.S., the combination of high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s and dew points in the lower to middle 70s will make it feel like it is near or above 100 degrees! Heat indices of over 105 degrees will be possible from Philadelphia southward through eastern Virginia. 

If you must go outdoors, prepare by staying hydrated and keep a watchful eye for any signs of heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Wear the right clothing, such as loose-fitting, lightweight and breathable fabrics, and take many breaks within a cool and shaded area.

Make sure to take extra precautions for children and the elderly as they are more susceptible to heat-related illness. Never leave children or animals alone in a locked vehicle as it can become dangerous and potentially fatal. Do not forget to download the WeatherBug app to stay up to date on the latest for this dangerous western heatwave.