Heat — St. Charles, Missouri

2018-07-04 to 2018-07-05 · St. Charles, Missouri

Event narrative

Unseasonably hot and humid weather settled over Missouri during the Fourth of July holiday, July 4th and 5th. High temperatures were in the mid 90s both days with heat index values between 100 and 110. As a result, at least 20 people had to be treated for heat illnesses at various outdoor celebrations around St. Charles County, while approximately 2 people where taken to local hospitals for further treatment.

Wider weather episode

Unseasonably hot and humid weather settled over Missouri during the Fourth of July holiday period. Highs were in the mid 90s with heat index values between 100 and 110. As a result, at least 100 people suffered heat-related illnesses at various outdoor events. Of these, approximately 35 people had to be taken to local hospitals for further treatment.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 777485. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.