Excessive Heat — St. Louis (c), Missouri

2010-08-08 to 2010-08-14 · St. Louis (c), Missouri

Event narrative

There was one death reported in the City of St. Louis. A 74 year old woman was found dead in her home on 8/12.

Wider weather episode

A significant heat wave gripped the area for a week. High temperatures were mostly in the upper 90s to around 100. High moisture levels pushed the Heat Index to 110 - 115, the highest in several years.St. Louis hit 100 degrees on 8/11 and 8/13. There was one death in the City of St. Louis and one death in St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Health Department also reported 85 heat related injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 263337. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.