A heat wave that began in July continued into early August.  Heat index values climbed to 110 degrees or higher at Huntsville, Muscle Shoals and nearby communities on the 1st.  Other areas reached at least 105 degrees.  Temperatures reached or exceeded 100 degrees in some areas on the 3rd and 4th, and again from the 10th through 13th.  Most areas reached or exceeded 95 degrees.  Low temperatures only dipped into the upper 70s on most mornings during this period.

Heat in DEKALB, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on some days.  The higher elevations experienced temperatures that were a few degrees lower.

Heat in CULLMAN, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on most days.

Heat in MARSHALL, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on some days.  The higher elevations experienced temperatures that were a few degrees lower.

Heat in MORGAN, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on most days.

Heat in JACKSON, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 15-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on some days.  The higher elevations experienced temperatures that were a few degrees lower.

Heat in LIMESTONE, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on most days.  Four women suffered heat related illnesses at the J. Gilmer Blackburn Aquatic Center.

Heat in MADISON, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on most days. Huntsville hospital's emergency room treated at least 19 heat related illnesses during this period.

Heat in COLBERT, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on most days.

Heat in LAUDERDALE, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on most days.

Heat in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on most days.

Heat in LAWRENCE, ALABAMA
From 01-AUG-10 00:00:00 to 14-AUG-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A persistent heat wave resulted in high temperatures in the upper 90s to lower 100s and heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees.  Morning low temperatures only dipped into the mid to upper 70s on most days.