An extended period of very hot weather occurred across Northeast Kansas between July 19th and July 23rd.  Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range.  Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.  No fatalities were reported however hundreds of cattle did perish in Ottawa County due to the heat.

Excessive Heat in LYON, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Daytime air temperatures reached between 98 and 106 while heat indices reached the 110 to 115 degree range. Nighttime temperatures only fell into the 75 to 80 degree range through this period.

Excessive Heat in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 19-JUL-10 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 240.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several hundred head of cattle perished at a feedlot in Bennington, Kansas due to the heat.  The cattle refuse to eat and starved to death due to the heat.  Excessive heat warning criteria were not exceeded in this area however the prolonged nature of the heat and the conditions of the feedlot contributed to the losses.  The estimates of dollars losses are rough estimates based on the number of cattle lost and the estimated price per head of cattle.