A short but intense heat wave hit the area. High temperatures on the 3rd and 4th were around 100 with the Heat Index around 110. St. Louis hit 102 on the 3rd and 101 on the 4th. There was one death reported in the City of St. Louis. The St. Louis County Health Department reported 13 heat related injuries.

Excessive Heat in AUDRAIN, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in COLE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CRAWFORD, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in IRON, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in PIKE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in RALLS, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in REYNOLDS, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in SHELBY, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

The St. Louis County Health Department reported 13 hear related injuries.

Excessive Heat in KNOX, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in ST. LOUIS (C), MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The City of St. Louis reported one death. A 68 year old man was found dead in his home. The home had air conditioning but it was not turned on.

Excessive Heat in LEWIS, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MADISON, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MARION, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in MONITEAU, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MONROE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer