Most areas of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas will see daily high temps near or above 100 degrees through the weekend, with heat indexes predicted to be even higher. The National Weather Service says the combined extreme heat and humidity has also helped fuel near-daily thunderstorms across the south over the last weeks.

Entergy Texas steps up to help low-income customers overcome the challenges of high temperatures.

During the warmer months, cooling costs make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill. This means that taking steps to save energy can help lower your electric bills when temperatures are hot.