Heat — Dunklin, Missouri

2025-06-21 · Dunklin, Missouri

Event narrative

AWOS reported a maximum heat index of 106 degrees.

Wider weather episode

Persistent southerly winds under a building upper-level ridge pushed air temperatures into the mid 90s along with oppressive humidity. Heat indices peaked in the range of 105 to 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274810. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.