Heat — Quitman, Mississippi

2025-07-26 · Quitman, Mississippi

Event narrative

Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level ridge originated over the Carolinas and gradually retrograded over the Mid-South with heat building across the Mid-South. Eventually, the ridge was centered over Mississippi, and extreme heat and humidity prevailed to close out July.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1283782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.