Excessive Heat — Greene, Missouri

2011-07-12 · Greene, Missouri

Event narrative

Between July 4th and July 12th, 55 heat related illnesses were reported in Greene County.

Wider weather episode

A persistent ridge of high pressure over the region allowed temperatures to climb into the 90s and up to 106 degrees across portions of the Missouri Ozarks. Western Missouri experienced the warmest temperatures during this period. During the extended period of excessive heat at least 55 heat related illnesses were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 334861. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.