Heat — Madison, Illinois

2006-08-01 to 2006-08-02 · Madison, Illinois

Wider weather episode

The late July Heat Wave continued into the first 2 days of August. Quincy, IL reached 100 on July 30, 101 on July 31, 99 on August 1, and 101 on August 2. Most other area were also around 100 degrees the first 2 days of August. One death, in Edwardsville in Madison County, was attributed to the heat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5526168. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.