Excessive Heat — Shelby, Tennessee
2011-08-07 · Shelby, Tennessee
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees. Two deaths 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 341731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.