Excessive Heat in Southern Hancock County, Mississippi

Very hot and humid weather occurred over coastal Mississippi during the last 2 days of July. High temperatures were in the mid to upper 90s with heat indices were in the 113 to 116 degree range each afternoon.

An expansive and slow-moving ridge sat over the southern portion of the CONUS at the end of July. This ridge caused extreme record-breaking temperatures across much of the south, including southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. The record-breaking temperatures paired with high humidity values caused the heat to be excessive for multiple days at the end of July across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.