An upper level ridge of high pressure built across the central United States and brought a prolonged period of excessive heat to eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.  High temperatures during this stretch reached the 90s to a little over 100 degrees and dew point temperatures were in the 70s and in some cases the lower 80s.  This brought heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree or even higher range during the afternoon and early evening hours during this time.  Low temperatures provided little relief dropping only into the 70s to around 80.  Some relief spread across much of the area late on the 20th as thunderstorms developed along a slow moving weak cold front which stalled in southeast Nebraska.  However, 105 to 115 degree heat index values continued across far southeast Nebraska for several days longer until a little strong southeast push to the front occurred.

Excessive Heat in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 23-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 23-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the mid 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 23-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the mid 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the upper 60s to mid 70s brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 110 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the upper 60s to mid 70s brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 110 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the 70s brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the 70s brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 23-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the 70s brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the 70s brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree and a little higher range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree and a little higher range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 degrees and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree and a little higher range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.

Excessive Heat in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 15-JUL-11 13:00:00 to 23-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures in the 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees brought afternoon and early evening heat index values into the 105 to 115 degree range for a prolonged stretch.  Low temperatures during this time provided little relief, dropping only into the mid 70s to around 80.