A prolonged period of excessive heat occurred in central, southwest, and south central Missouri. Afternoon high temperatures during this period averaged 100 degrees or higher, with heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees. In addition, August was the driest on record for both Springfield, and Joplin Missouri. Area schools were dismissed early due to the heat. 29 people were treated for heat related illnesses during the last part of August.  An elderly man was found dead in his car in Lawrence County. His death was blamed by the heat.

Heat in DENT, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in STONE, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in DADE, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in POLK, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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Heat in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 27-AUG-00 04:00:00 to 31-AUG-00 23:59:00 (CST)
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