Excessive Heat — Quitman, Mississippi

2024-08-15 · Quitman, Mississippi

Event narrative

Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.

Wider weather episode

An intensifying ridge was centered just to the southwest of the region while strong moisture return resulted in dewpoints climbing into the mid-70s to around 80 degrees. High dewpoints combined with hot air temperatures resulted in dangerous heat indices as high as 114 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1212433. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.