Several consecutive days were experienced with an extremely stressful combination of high heat and humidity. Heat indices frequently rose above 115 degrees during the day, with temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points remaining in the 70s to lower 80s. The high heat and humidity were evident at night, with minimum temperatures usually in the middle to upper 70s, and in some cases 80 degrees or a little higher. There were  several reports of livestock deaths.

Excessive Heat in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock.

Excessive Heat in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock.

Excessive Heat in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock. At least 15 livestock deaths were reported in the county.

Excessive Heat in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock.

Excessive Heat in ROCK, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock. At least 50 livestock deaths were reported in the county.

Excessive Heat in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock. At least 20 livestock deaths were reported in the county.

Excessive Heat in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock.

Excessive Heat in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An extended period of excessive heat produced daytime temperatures reaching the 90s and dew points in the 70s to lower 80s, with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 115 degrees. Nighttime temperatures often in the mid 70s to lower 80s with continued high humidity provided little if any relief. The heat and humidity caused prolonged stress on people and livestock.