Triple digit daytime temperatures and warm overnight lows gripped nearly all of north Texas for the entire month of July. A few records for daily high temperatures were set or tied, but several records for highest minimum temperatures were set. Dallas/Fort Worth set a new all-time record highest minimum temperature of 86 degrees on the 26th. The prolonged heat took its toll on North Texans and there were 15 heat related deaths; most of them occurring in Dallas County. There were many more heat related illnesses. A Heat Advisory was in effect from the 11th through the 18th, and then again from the 23rd through the end of the month. The triple digit heat this month began a streak that would challenge previous records for most consecutive 100 degree days and greatest annual 100 degree days.

Heat in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Triple digit temperatures were recorded nearly every day during the month of July. On the 9th, a female crashed her all-terrain vehicle while riding on a deer lease and became disoriented in the heat while trying to walk for help. The medical examiner determined she died from heat exhaustion. A heat advisory was not in effect on this day, but temperatures were around 104 degrees.

Heat in MCLENNAN, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Triple digit temperatures were recorded every day during the month of July. A 9-month old baby died inside a vehicle on the 5th. She did have a pre-existing medical condition, but the medical examiner determined that the heat exacerbated her condition resulting in her death. Temperatures around the time of death were in the upper 90s with heat index values near 100 degrees.

Heat in ROCKWALL, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Temperatures this month ranged from the upper 90s to over 100 degrees during the month of July. A 55-year old woman was found deceased in her car on the 15th. The medical examiner in Dallas determined heat played a role in her death. A heat advisory was in effect on this day.

Heat in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Triple digit temperatures were recorded 30 out of 31 days during the month of July. According to the medical examiner, a total of 9 people died as a result of the heat. Most of the deceased were over the age of 65 and all but one were found inside their homes. All of deaths occurred after the 14th. In addition, the medical examiner reported 223 cases of heat-related illness were treated in the county during the month. A heat advisory was in effect from the 11th through the 18th, and then again from the 23rd through the 31st.

Heat in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Triple digit temperatures were recorded nearly every day during the month of July. A 4-year old died inside a vehicle on the 11th. Temperatures on this day were at or slightly above 100 degrees. A heat advisory was in effect from the 11th through the 18th, and then again from the 23rd through the 31st.

Heat in WISE, TEXAS
From 01-JUL-11 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Temperatures this month ranged from the upper 90s to over 100 degrees during the month of July. An elderly women died in her overheated home on the 7th, and a second heat victim was found outside on the 15th while working on a job. A heat advisory was in effect from the 11th through the 18th, and then again from the 23rd through the 31st.