Heat — Williamson, Illinois

1998-06-22 to 1998-06-29 · Williamson, Illinois

Wider weather episode

Temperatures exceeded 90 degrees for at least 7 consecutive days. Oppressive humidity produced heat indicies as high as 110 degrees. The prolonged heat and humidity resulted in the death of an elderly man in Johnston City, near Marion. The coroner measured the temperature in his apartment, where his body was found, at 110 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5659446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.