fwiw, we get bad hurricanes more than that and also the mid-south is the new tornado alley. there was a very bad ice storm this past winter. natural disasters happen everywhere. and it's hot AF in july and august, like so hot that you stay inside all day.

Tell that to someone from Oklahoma and be prepared to run. Also, AC is cheap and available everywhere.

PS We had bad ice storms where I live (certainly far worse than MS) 2 winters ago. I wouldn't call it a natural disaster.

PPS Remember we are comparing the weather to the UK, not Hawaii or San Diego.