Heat — Benton, Mississippi

2024-06-23 · Benton, Mississippi

Event narrative

Heat indices in excess of 105 degrees.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level ridge prevailed across the region in late June. A cold front had stalled just to the north of the area and moisture continued to surge into the Mid-South allowing dewpoints to rise into the upper 70s and lower 80s resulting in triple-digit heat indices.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1193527. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.