Heat in Douglas, Nebraska

Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees much of the afternoon of July 17th sent at least 10 people to Omaha hospitals, most were under the age of 40 and involved in outdoor activities.

Sunshine and warm temperatures aloft helped temperatures climb into the lower to mid 90s and south winds helped dew point temperatures reach 75 to 80 degrees over most of the region. This allowed heat index values to climb into the 105 to 110 degree range over much of the area from around 1pm to 7pm CDT on July 17th.