A ridge of high pressure aloft moved north from the southern plains on July 16th and remained in place through July 20th.  Afternoon high temperatures during the period approached the mid and upper 90s to around 100 east of a line from Imperial, to North Platte to Valentine.  Though no record highs were set during this period, dew point temperatures in the 70s, resulted in heat indexes of 100 to 110 degrees during the late evening and afternoon hours from July 16th through July 20th.  Cooler and drier conditions arrived on the July 21st as the ridge of high pressure moved east into the mid and lower Mississippi valley.  No fatalities or injuries were reported as a result of the heat.

Excessive Heat in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Excessive Heat in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet