Excessive Heat — Jackson, Missouri
2007-08-06 to 2007-08-17 · Jackson, Missouri
3
Direct deaths
Event narrative
The excessive heat and humidity led to the deaths of three people in Jackson county.
Wider weather episode
An upper level ridge of high pressure, persisted across the area from August 6th through August 17th. The combination of heat and humidity, produced heat index readings in the 105 to 115 degree range.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 55668. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.