Heat — Hardin, Illinois

1997-07-02 · Hardin, Illinois

Wider weather episode

Temperatures rose well into the 90s, and high humidity raised the heat index to between 105 and 110 degrees. Near Carmi, a 32-year-old male construction worker died as a result of the heat. The man's body temperature was 106 degrees. The coroner ruled that the man, who alternated between digging and operating a backhoe, was primarily a victim of the heat and humidity. The heat index at Evansville at the time of death was 105 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5609740. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.