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Friday brings the heat… and so does the weekend
SUMMARY: This evening is calm with no showers on the radar, temperatures mostly in the 70s and 80s, feeling hotter due to humidity. A stalled boundary near the Gulf Coast may trigger showers tomorrow, but locally, rain will be isolated with another hot day ahead. Dew points are rising, pushing heat indices to dangerous levels, possibly reaching 105-110°F over the weekend. Practicing heat safety is crucial. Rain is needed due to a rainfall deficit; spotty showers are expected in the coming days, with slightly higher chances next week. Tonight’s lows will be around 70°F, with a hot and muggy Friday reaching mid to upper 90s.
FIRST ALERT: Dangerous heat returns this weekend
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Sunshine will prevail for most of Thursday and Friday… Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Fore…
SUMMARY: Overnight showers moved through south of Interstate 20, affecting Smith, Jasper, Newton, and Scott counties, but have since cleared. Thursday morning starts cool with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s—68 in Philadelphia, 67 in D’Lo and Livingston, 69 in Decatur, 70 in Meridian, and 71 in Eucutta. Clouds are present but the sun is visible. Afternoon highs will reach the lower 90s with heat indices in the mid to upper 90s, signaling hot, humid conditions. A small chance of afternoon showers exists. Friday is dry; Saturday brings a cold front with spotty showers, followed by cooler, drier air Sunday and Monday. Tropical activity is likely, with the next storm named Gabrielle.
Sunshine will prevail for most of Thursday and Friday… Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Forecast 9/4/25 For more Local News …
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Interview: Bodock Festival set for Sept. 12-13 in Pontotoc
SUMMARY: Leah from the Main Street Association in Pontotoc discusses the 31st annual Bodock Festival, now held at the downtown pavilion near the Tanglefoot Trail. The venue change was due to recent investments, including a large stage, playground, and ample space for vendors and parking. The festival begins Friday with a pancake breakfast and the Twilight on the Tanglefoot Run, featuring glow-in-the-dark t-shirts. Friday night includes live music by Blues Child and Justin Kirk. Saturday offers vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and evening concerts with the Cody Riddle Band and headliner Chris Kaggel. The event boosts the local economy and attracts thousands annually.
Come out to the Bodock Festival on Sept. 12-13 in Pontotoc.
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Hattiesburg Fire Department to implement new alert system
SUMMARY: The Hattiesburg Fire Department is implementing a new alert system to enhance firefighter health and safety by reducing unnecessary overnight wake-up calls. Currently, all nine Hattiesburg fire stations are alerted for every emergency during the night, even if only certain stations respond. This often disrupts firefighters’ sleep, causing significant health issues related to sleep deprivation. The new system will limit alerts to only the responding stations, improving rest for others. Funded by Forrest County Emergency Management at approximately $97,000, the system aims to improve firefighters’ well-being, job performance, and family life. Installation is expected by year’s end.
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