A late summer heat wave hit in mid August, just as many area schools were starting the new school year. As a result, most schools reduced their schedule to a half day while a few closed completely. There were two deaths reported by the State Health Department that were heat related. One occurred  in St. Louis County with the other in the City of St. Louis. High temperatures ranged from the mid 90's to around 100 degrees. Columbia had five straight days of 100 degrees or higher,  hitting 105 degrees on August 21st. St. Louis had a high of 104 degrees which also occurred on the 21st.

Heat in REYNOLDS, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MADISON, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MARION, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MONITEAU, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in PIKE, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in MONROE, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in ST. LOUIS (C), MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in SHELBY, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in RALLS, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in AUDRAIN, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in IRON, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in LEWIS, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in KNOX, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in COLE, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in CRAWFORD, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heat in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-03 12:00:00 to 21-AUG-03 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.