Heat — Anderson, South Carolina

1999-07-31 · Anderson, South Carolina

Wider weather episode

Beginning on the 23rd of July, high temperatures eacy day reached between 95 and 105 degrees. These hot temperatures combined with high humidity contributed to the deaths of a few people during this period. A couple were found inside unairconditioned homes where the air temperature had reach 108 degrees. Others suffered fatal heat strokes after attempting to perform intensive work outdoors.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5713104. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.