Heat in Marengo, Alabama
Heat July 1, 2012 · Marengo, Alabama
What the National Weather Service wrote
One illness and one fatality were reported.
The wider storm
A strong upper level ridge across much of the southeastern Continental United States resulted in unseasonably warm weather and record setting temperatures that began in June and extended into early July. Temperatures over 100 degrees and dew points in the 70s sent heat index values over 105 degrees across all of Central Alabama on Sunday, July 1, before scattered afternoon thunderstorms brought relief to portions of the area. One direct fatality was reported as a result of the heat in Marengo County. In addition, 47 heat related illnesses were reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 406924. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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