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Temperatures remain above average as fog clears

Darkhorse Press reports residents should expect a foggy start to Friday followed by warmer conditions, with temperatures remaining above average across the area through next week.

Forecasters said a few light rain showers cannot be ruled out next week, but most areas are expected to remain dry through next Thursday. Rainfall totals are likely to be light if showers occur, the report said.

Above-average temperatures over an extended period can affect outdoor plans, energy use and early-season agricultural activities. Warmer conditions typically reduce heating demand but can stress sensitive early plantings and influence pollen levels; readers should consider local conditions when planning outdoor work or travel.

Darkhorse Press is a regional news outlet that provides local weather updates and community reporting. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."