Heat — Madison, Illinois

1998-06-23 to 1998-06-30 · Madison, Illinois

Wider weather episode

The first heat wave of the summer caused 1 death and over 120 heat related injuries. The bulk of the injuries in Madison County occurred at an NHRA drag racing event that was held at Gateway International Raceway June 25-28. The 1 death occurred in East St. Louis, St. Clair County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5663263. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.