Heat — Shelby, Tennessee

2010-08-21 to 2010-08-22 · Shelby, Tennessee

Event narrative

Heat index readings reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours. One heat related death occurred as a result.

Wider weather episode

An upper level ridge of high pressure remained over the Mid-South during the middle to latter part of August. The upper ridge of high pressure produced above normal temperatures over the area. The combination of high humidity and above normal temperatures produced high heat indices of 105-115 degrees. One heat related death occurred as a result.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 255494. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.