A strong upper ridge of high pressure moved over the Mid-South during the beginning of August. As a result...very hot temperatures with readings near 100 degrees combined with humid conditions to produce dangerous heat indices between 110 to 120 degrees.  Three deaths occurred as a result.

Excessive Heat in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees. One death occurred as a result.

Excessive Heat in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 07-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 07-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees. Two deaths occurred as a result.

Excessive Heat in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in CROCKETT, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in DYER, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in LAKE, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in OBION, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in WEAKLEY, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.

Excessive Heat in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 03-AUG-11 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat indices reached between 110 and 120 degrees.