Excessive Heat — Quitman, Mississippi

2024-08-18 · Quitman, Mississippi

Event narrative

Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.

Wider weather episode

As a cold front approached the region, excessive moisture and heat pooled across parts of the Mid-South. Dewpoints surged into the mid-70s ahead of the slow-moving front resulting in heat indices between 105 and 114 degrees for southwestern portions of the Mid-South.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1212366. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.