Heat in Jefferson, Alabama
Heat June 28, 2012 – June 30, 2012 · Jefferson, Alabama
What the National Weather Service wrote
In addition to two direct fatalities, 8 illnesses were reported.
The wider storm
A strong ridge of high pressure shifted eastward from the Central Plains to the southeastern Continental United States, bringing with it recording breaking temperatures. Afternoon highs rose to 100 degrees or greater each afternoon. With a moist airmass in place, heat index values reached over 105 degrees in many places. The Tuscaloosa Regional Airport recorded record high temperatures on June 29 and 30; the Anniston Regional Airport recorded a record high temperature on June 30. Two fatalities in Jefferson County resulted from heat stress due to the above normal heat conditions. In addition, 19 illnesses were reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health for this time period. This heat wave extended into the first week of July.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 411682. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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