The extended heat wave across the Four State Region is certainly one for the record books and is rivaled with the summers of 1998 and 1980. Much of the region observed at least 15 days where temperatures reached/exceeded 100 degrees during July with nearly 25 days or more recorded so far this summer.
Below is a list of the number of 100+ degree days in July and what is considered normal and the July monthly temperature and departures for selected cities across Northwest Louisiana.
City: July 2011 100 Degree Days, July Normal 100 Degree Days, July Average, July Departure from Normal
Shreveport, La. 19, 3, 88.1, +4.7
Note: July ranks as the 2nd hottest July on record behind 1998 (88.5 degrees).  July also recorded the 3rd most number of 100 degree days on record behind 1875 (ww) and 1998 (20).  Records for Shreveport date back to 1874.
Monroe, La. 10, 2, 87.2, +3.7
Note: July ranks as tied for the hottest July on record with 1980.  July also recorded the 3rd most number of 100 degree days on record, tied with 1954 and 1969.  This is behind 1930 (18) and 1980 (16).  Records for Monroe date back to 1930.
The total number of 100 degree days this summer also continues to add up with each passing day. Below is a list of the total and normal number of 100 degree days for the month of July.
City: 2011 Number of 100 Degree Days, Average Number of 100 Degree Days
Shreveport, La. 30, 3
Note: Currently ranked as 6th most number of 100 degree days on record, behind 1881 (47 days).
Monroe, La. 24, 4
Note: Currently tied for 5th (with 1980) with the most number of 100 degree days on record, behind 1930 (37 days).

Excessive Heat in WINN, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in CADDO, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in RED RIVER, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in SABINE, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in GRANT, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee

Excessive Heat in UNION, LOUISIANA
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: NWS Employee