Excessive Heat — Hennepin, Minnesota

2012-07-03 to 2012-07-06 · Hennepin, Minnesota

Event narrative

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner had three heat related deaths due to the prolonged heat wave in early July. One was a 78 year old individual who was likely working outdoors. He was admitted to the hospital on the 5th with heat stroke conditions, and died on the 12th. Another man, 46 years old, died on the 5th in his home, and the third person was a 66 year old female who was last seen on the 3rd and found in her home on the 12th. During the week of July 2nd through the 5th, afternoon heat indices averaged between 100 and 110 degrees, with overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s.

Wider weather episode

A large ridge of high pressure built across the Upper Midwest during the first week of July. This resulted in a combination of high humidity levels and temperatures, leading to three heat-related deaths, all in Hennepin County. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner had three heat related deaths. One was a 78 year old individual who was likely working outdoors. He was admitted to the hospital on the 5th with heat stroke conditions, and died on the 12th. Another man, 46 years old, died on the 5th in his home, and the third person was a 66 year old female who was last seen on the 3rd and found in her home on the 12th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 414020. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.