Heat — Dunklin, Missouri

2025-07-18 · Dunklin, Missouri

Event narrative

Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.

Wider weather episode

Another hot and humid day for the Mid-South. A stationary cold front was situated just north of the AR/MO and TN/KY state lines, which trapped the region on the hot and humid side of the boundary. Afternoon heat indices ranged from 105 to 109 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1281603. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.