Excessive Heat — Shelby, Tennessee

2011-08-03 to 2011-08-04 · Shelby, Tennessee

Event narrative

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees. One death occurred as a result.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper ridge of high pressure moved over the Mid-South during the beginning of August. As a result...very hot temperatures with readings near 100 degrees combined with humid conditions to produce dangerous heat indices between 110 to 120 degrees. Three deaths occurred as a result.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 341730. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.