Dangerous heat to scorch the Mid-South this week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - We are tracking another heatwave that will begin Monday and likely continue for at least the next 10 days.

Heat advisories are across the region for Monday afternoon. Highs will be in the low to middle 90s with a heat index around 105 degrees by the afternoon. The temperatures will get even hotter between Tuesday and Thursday. Highs in the upper 90s with a heat index near or above 110 degrees. This heatwave will likely be the hottest and the longest we have faced so far this year. The heat will continue through next weekend. The dangerous heat and humidity will be unrelenting, so make sure to stay hydrated and stay out of the heat when at all possible.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Excessive heat likely in the Mid-South over the next week
• Heat Advisories up for Monday
• Heat index above 100 degrees for the next 10 days
• Isolated chance for a shower Monday and next weekend.
• Otherwise, dry and hot
• Dangerous heat continues

HERE IS THE FORECAST

MONDAY: Hot and humid. Sunny with a few clouds moving through during the afternoon. Isolated chance for a sprinkle, otherwise dry. Highs in the lower to middle 90s across the region with a heat index nearing 105 degrees. Heat Advisory from 10AM - 8PM Monday. High of 94 degrees. Winds SW 5-10mph.

TUESDAY: Hot and humid. Sunshine and little cloud cover. Highs in the middle to upper 90s. A heat index that will likely approach 110 degrees. Heat alerts are likely across the Mid-South. High of 96 degrees. Winds SW 5-10 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Hot and humid. Sunshine and little cloud cover. Highs in the middle to upper 90s. A heat index that will likely approach 110 degrees. Heat alerts are likely across the Mid-South. High of 97 degrees. Winds SW 5-10 mph.

THURSDAY: Hot and humid. Sunshine and little cloud cover. Highs in the middle to upper 90s. A heat index that will likely approach 110 degrees. Heat alerts are likely across the Mid-South. High of 98 degrees. Winds SW 5-10 mph.