First alarm forecast:

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A hot and muggy end to the Fourth of July long weekend. Highs today will be in the 90s and 100s, with a feel of 100. Most of the heat stress today will be in the 1-20s and south. Heat index values ​​will approach 40 degrees in parts of central and south Mississippi. 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

We are watching Beryl take aim at the Texas coast. Strength will increase to Category 1 tonight before making landfall. After that, Beryl’s remnants should move quickly inland but lose intensity as they go. We expect gusty and rainy weather, especially along the Mississippi River. Tuesday, cloudy and windy. 70% chance of showers or thunderstorms. Flash flooding is possible. Some areas will receive 2 to 3 inches of rain. High around 90 with winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph.

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