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Late August heat wave, highs flirting with 100° (8.26.24)

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Triple Digit Heat Possible This Week

Forecast:
This Afternoon: Mo. Sunny, Hot |High: 98| SW-5
Tonight: Mostly Clear |Low; 72| E-5 then Lt. & Var
Tomorrow: Mo. Sunny, Hot |High: 99 | SW-5

In Depth:
As we head toward Labor Day weekend, the summer heat is
hanging on across the Mid-South. Afternoons high will be well
above our average high of 90 degrees.

As the high pressure heat dome expands over us, highs could top
100 degrees several day this week.

There isn't much of a rain chance for the start of the week; then, those
chances start to increase later in the week. We could use a good rain;
although, we don't that to mess up plans for the Labor Day weekend.

In addition to the heat, there is a Code Orange Air Quality Alert today.
People with respiratory issues along with the very young and older
residents should limit time outdoors today.