First Heat Advisory Likely Coming This Weekend

Last Night, West Tennessee saw training storms with high rainfall rates causing some widespread flooding in our southwestern counties. Now we’re turning the page into Summer as high heat will be moving into the Mid-South for the foreseeable future. We have the details right here.

Friday:

Friday is the beginning of a very hot dry spell coming into the area. The first day of Summer 2025 will showcase high temperatures in the low 90s, but the heat index will be as high as 100 for some areas. The area should remain dry, but Futurecast has been hinting at the possibility of a stray shower south of I-40. Rain is unlikely as of the current forecast.

Saturday:

Saturday could be the day we see the first Heat Advisory of 2025. Temperatures will climb as high as the mid-90s in some places with a heat index climbing as high as 105. NWS Memphis issues Heat Advisories for forecast heat index values of 105-109 degrees. Jackson will likely miss out on the dangerous heat on Saturday, but areas like Union City, Dyersburg and Alamo could see an alert posted by Friday night.

Sunday:

Like Saturday, Sunday looks to be another scorcher, with similar but more widespread heat. All of West Tennessee could reach Heat Advisory criteria for Sunday. Temperatures will be even further into the 90s, with the heat index topping out around 107 in some areas. This is what Jackson can expect for Friday-Tuesday.

Next Week:

There is no end to this hot and dry spell at least within the next 7-10 days. Be sure to properly hydrate, use ample sunscreen, limit time outdoors, and prepare to take action to protect your home’s HVAC (and power bill) by raising the thermostat 2-3 degrees.

Storm Team 7 Meteorologist

Jordan Hubbard