Residents across Mississippi this weekend may have to shift from dodging water to dodging the sun.
Just as flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur has waned, the state could see dangerous levels of heat this weekend and early next week, the National Weather Service said Thursday. Heightening that risk is moisture left by the flooding that could increase humidity.
Starting Saturday and until at least next Thursday, parts of Mississippi could see a heat index between 105 and 110 degrees. The conditions could cause heat-related illnesses, NWS Jackson lead meteorologist David Cox said…