A strong upper ridge of high pressure moved over the Mid-South during the middle part of July. As a result, high temperatures ranged in the mid 90s to low 100s. Dewpoints ranged from the lower to upper 70s. The combination of the hot and humid conditions allowed heat indices to reach between 105 and 118 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Excessive Heat in ALCORN, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in BENTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in COAHOMA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in TALLAHATCHIE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in TATE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in TIPPAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 13-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in UNION, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.

Excessive Heat in YALOBUSHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 12-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 118 degrees.