Excessive Heat — Shelby, Tennessee

2015-07-28 to 2015-07-29 · Shelby, Tennessee

Event narrative

The Memphis ASOS reported heat index values above 105 during the afternoon hours on July 28th while values were greater than 110 during the afternoon on July 29th. Two deaths occurred as a result.

Wider weather episode

An upper ridge of high pressure moved over the Mid-South during the late July time frame. The ridge brought above normal temperatures to the area. The above normal temperatures combined with high humidity to produce heat index readings above 108 degrees during the afternoon hours. Two heat related deaths occurred in Memphis.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 600413. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.