Heat — Madison, Alabama

2010-06-08 to 2010-06-17 · Madison, Alabama

Event narrative

High temperatures in the mid 90s coupled with dewpoints in the lower 70s produced heat index values between 99 and 104 degrees across Madison county. As a result, HEMSI ambulance services responded to nine heat-related emergencies in Huntsville.

Wider weather episode

A heat episode produced high temperatures in the lower to mid 90s for successive days from the 8th through the 17th. Heat index values climbed to near 105 degrees in some areas on the 12th, 13th and 14th. Minimum temperatures dropped only into the mid 70s on the 11th through the 17th at Huntsville, AL. In fact, record high minimum temperatures were set on the 12th through 14th. Although heat advisory criteria was not met, nine people were treated for heat related illnesses by the Huntsville HEMSI unit between the 8th and the 17th, due to the hot weather.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 243807. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.