A large and strong high in the upper levels of the atmosphere remained centered over the south central United States. The strength and size of the high brought excessive heat as far northeast as the Lower Ohio Valley and Mid-Mississippi Valley. The peak heat index at Paducah reached 103 degrees on the 1st, 101 on the 2nd, and 117 on the 3rd. On the 3rd, a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet employee was treated for an apparent heat-related illness. The employee was assigned to a brush and weed-clearing crew along U.S. Highway 60 in Ballard County. The worker was treated at a hospital emergency room for dehydration.

Excessive Heat in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 02-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 02-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 02-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Excessive Heat in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Excessive Heat in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet