An upper level ridge of high pressure further intensified over the Mid-South continuing into the middle 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 brutal heat indices of 105-120 degrees. Four heat related deaths occurred as a result.

Excessive Heat in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours. Four heat related deaths occurred as a result.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Heat in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 08-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

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

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Heat in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 09-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Heat in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 09-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Heat in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 09-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Heat in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 09-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Heat in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 09-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 10-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 13-AUG-10 09:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 120 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours.