Heat — Jackson, Missouri

2006-07-16 to 2006-07-20 · Jackson, Missouri

Wider weather episode

Oppressive heat and humidity combined to produce afternoon and early evening heat indices from 105 to 115 degrees, from July 16th through July 20th. The highest computed heat index reached 121 degrees at Amity Missouri. Three males and one female died of heat related causes in Jackson county.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5527264. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.