A large ridge of high pressure, combined with very dry ground from the recent drought, combined to produce the hottest month on record across Central Alabama in the month of August.  The core of the heat wave started around August 4th, when the temepartures first topped the 100 degree mark in several cities.  The heat reached its peak August 10th through the 15th, as the mercury climbed above 105 degrees to as high as 109 degrees.  Daily record maximum temperatures were broken or tied on 11 days in Anniston, 10 days in Birmingham, 12 days in Montgomery, and 14 days in Tuscaloosa, and all cities broke or tied their August maximum temperature records.  At least 408 people required medical treatment due to the heat, and 11 people died due to heat-related illness.

Heat in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in HALE, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in LEE, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MACON, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MARION, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 08-AUG-07 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations