Surface high pressure located over the Deep South remained nearly stationary. A persistent hot and humid southwest wind flow around this high brought an extended period of dangerously high heat indices, ranging from 105 to 110 degrees on several afternoons. In northern Christian County, heat was ruled as the secondary cause of death (indirect fatality) following an ATV accident. The primary cause of death was asphyxiation when the ATV rolled on top of him. About 40 people were treated at Paducah hospitals for heat illnesses, and at least five were treated at an Owensboro hospital. An exact count was not available from most hospitals. Schools moved sports team workouts indoors or cancelled them. The state highway department altered its  hours for outdoor workers to begin earlier in the morning and end earlier in the afternoon. Cooling shelters were opened in Paducah, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Owensboro, and Mclean County. Some utilities set usage records, including Kentucky Utilities and TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority).

Heat in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 07-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 07-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 07-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 07-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 07-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 07-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 06-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 07-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 08-AUG-07 11:00:00 to 09-AUG-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS