Heat — Itawamba, Mississippi

2024-08-18 · Itawamba, Mississippi

Event narrative

Heat indices between 105 and 109 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 1212385. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.