Excessive Heat — Knox, Missouri

2014-08-20 to 2014-08-27 · Knox, Missouri

Wider weather episode

The first extended heat wave of the summer started on August 20 and lasted through August 27. High temperatures in the mid to upper 90s along with high humidity pushed the Heat Index from 105 to 110 degrees. St. Louis County health authorities reported 56 heat related injuries during the event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 548076. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.