Heat — Southern Oconee, South Carolina

1999-08-01 · Southern Oconee, South Carolina

Wider weather episode

Two people perished during a week long spell of very hot temperatures and high humidity. The heat was thought to have contributed to a man's heart attack while mowing the grass in Oconee county. An elderly woman died in her home in rural Rock Hill.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5714272. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.