A strong upper level ridge across much of the southeastern Continental United States resulted in unseasonably warm weather and record setting temperatures that began in June and extended into early July. Temperatures over 100 degrees and dew points in the 70s sent heat index values over 105 degrees across all of Central Alabama on Sunday, July 1, before scattered afternoon thunderstorms brought relief to portions of the area.  One direct fatality was reported as a result of the heat in Marengo County. In addition, 47 heat related illnesses were reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Heat in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One illness and one fatality were reported.

Heat in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MACON, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in MARION, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One illness was reported.

Heat in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One illness were reported.

Heat in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Two illnesses were reported.

Heat in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ten illnesses were reported.

Heat in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Two illnesses were reported.

Heat in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Two illnesses were reported.

Heat in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Two illnesses were reported.

Heat in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Two illnesses were reported.

Heat in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Five illnesses were reported.

Heat in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One illness were reported.

Heat in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Two illnesses were reported.

Heat in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in HALE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Twelve illnesses were reported.

Heat in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heat in LEE, ALABAMA
From 01-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 01-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Four illnesses were reported.