An upper level ridge of high pressure further intensified over the Mid-South continuing from the end of July into the beginning of August. The upper ridge of high pressure produced above normal temperatures over the area. The combination of high humidity and above normal temperatures produced high heat indices of 105-115 degrees. Seven heat related deaths and at least four injuries occurred as a result.

Excessive Heat in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Heat in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 01-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Heat in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 01-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Heat in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 01-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Heat in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 01-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Heat in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Heat in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Heat in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 01-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours. Seven heat related deaths occurred as a result.

Excessive Heat in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 01-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Heat in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Heat in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 02-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index values reached between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings reached between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.