An upper level ridge of high pressure remained over the Mid-South during the middle  part of August. The upper ridge of high pressure produced above normal temperatures over the area. The combination of high humidity and above normal temperatures produced high heat indices of 105-109 degrees.

Heat in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in COAHOMA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in TALLAHATCHIE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Heat in YALOBUSHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 16-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon hours.