Excessively high heat indices were recorded in the late morning and afternoon hours of both the 3rd and 4th. On the 3rd, the heat index peaked at 115 degrees at the Paducah airport, 118 at the Owensboro airport, and 112 degrees at the Fort Campbell airfield near Hopkinsville. Heat indices only fell to between 85 and 90 degrees at sunrise. On the 4th, heat indices peaked at 114 at Paducah, 119 at Owensboro, and 114 near Hopkinsville. Actual air temperatures reached 104 degrees at Paducah and 103 at Owensboro. In Graves County, a 64-year-old man collapsed in his home from heat-related stress after doing yard work. The man suffered from pre-existing medical conditions, but the cumulative effect of the heat was a primary factor. A large fish kill at a small pond in Ballard County was blamed on the heat. About 200 fish died in the one-acre pond. There were reports that several dogs died because of the heat. A large, strong high in the upper levels of the atmosphere overspread the southern half of the nation.

Excessive Heat in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-10 10:00:00 to 04-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS