Heat — Madison, Alabama

2010-07-22 to 2010-07-26 · Madison, Alabama

Event narrative

At least 20 heat illness related emergency responses were reported during this heat wave by Huntsville Emergency Services Incorporated (HEMSI).

Wider weather episode

A heat wave re-established itself on 21st and lasted through the 26th. Numerous heat related illnesses or emergencies were reported. A Huntsville area ambulance service reported at least 20 heat emergency responses during this long period of hot weather.

High temperatures climbed 95 degrees or higher on all 6 days at both Muscle Shoals and Huntsville airports. Temperatures reached 100 degrees on the 23rd through 25th at Muscle Shoals and 24th and 25th at Huntsville. Overnight lows were 75 degrees or higher on all six days, and were in the lower to mid 70s at most locations in north Alabama during the entire period. Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees each day during this period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 253932. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.