Excessive Heat — Lauderdale, Alabama

2009-06-19 to 2009-06-23 · Lauderdale, Alabama

Event narrative

Daytime high temperatures reached the middle to upper 90s during this period. In combination with humid air, heat index values climbed into the 100 to 105 degree range across northwest Alabama, including the Shoals. A newspaper reported that at least 12 people were treated for heat illness at a Florence hospital.

Wider weather episode

A large ridge of high pressure built over the region producing hot weather over several days. Daytime high temperatures reached the middle to upper 90s during this period. In combination with humid air, heat index values climbed into the 100 to 105 degree range across northwest Alabama, including the Shoals. A newspaper reported that at least 12 people were treated for heat illness at a Florence hospital.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 180243. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.