Heat in Jackson, Missouri

Unseasonably hot and humid weather settled over west central Missouri during the first two weeks of August. High temperatures were in the 90s, to as high as 104 degrees, and dew points remained in the 70s. This resulted in heat index readings of 105 to 115 degrees. As a result, 2 persons died in Kansas City from the heat. An 86

year old male and a 92 year old female, died from the excessive heat in their apartments. M86PH. F92PH.

A ridge of high pressure aloft, caused unseasonably hot and humid conditions across west central Missouri. The excessive heat and humidity was from August 2nd through August 14th. A cold front brought an end to the heat, during the evening hours of August 14th. Excessive humidity, combined with afternoon high temperatures in the 95 to 104 degree range, caused heat index readings in the 105 to 115 degree range.