Excessive Heat — Quitman, Mississippi

2024-08-01 · Quitman, Mississippi

Event narrative

Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper-level high-pressure system covered the Lower Mississippi Valley at the beginning of August. Persistent moist southwest flow brought high dewpoints into the region. Hot temperatures combined with dewpoints well into the 70s resulted in widespread afternoon heat index values above 110 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208573. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.