Dangerous heat returns this weekend; highs near 98 by Monday

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Mostly sunny skies and dangerously high heat index values are expected in the Vicksburg area this weekend, with temperatures climbing toward 98 degrees by Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 74, though a brief shower or thunderstorm is possible before 7 p.m. Patchy fog could develop after 3 a.m. Winds will be calm.

Saturday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high near 95, with heat index values potentially reaching 112. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible in the early afternoon. Winds will shift to the north northwest around 5 mph.

Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low near 75 and calm winds.

Sunday is expected to be sunny with a high near 96, with a slight chance of afternoon storms. Winds will be light, turning north northeast at about 5 mph.

Sunday night will be mostly clear with a low around 75. Monday will bring hot, sunny weather with a high near 98 and light east northeast winds in the afternoon.