Heat — Shelby, Tennessee
2016-08-25 · Shelby, Tennessee
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Heat index values climbed above 105 degrees in the Memphis area. A heat related death occurred.
Wider weather episode
Upper level high pressure prevailed across the region. The combination of high heat and humidity produced dangerous heat index values in the Memphis area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 657762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.