Excessive Heat — Benton, Tennessee

2025-07-28 · Benton, Tennessee

Event narrative

Maximum heat index of 111 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 1283842. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.