A record setting heat wave continued from late June into July, finally breaking on July 9. Columbia, MO was over 100 degrees from June 27 - July 7. St. Louis, MO was over 100 degrees from June 28 - July 7. St. Louis had a high of at least 105 degrees from July 4 - 7, peaking at 107 on the 7th. The heat wave was not typical for the area since the air was very dry. The relative humidity would usually fall to around 20% by late mid-afternoon. There were 17 heat related deaths confirmed in the Missouri Counties. St. Louis County Health Department reported 88 heat related injuries treated at area hospitals. The City of St. Louis reported 84 heat related cases at City hospitals.

Excessive Heat in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

St. Louis County reported 2 heat related deaths. In all cases, air conditioners were not working or not turned on. The County also reported 88 heat related cases treated at area hospital emergency rooms.

Excessive Heat in ST. LOUIS (C), MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The City of St. Louis reported 14 heat related deaths. In all cases, air conditioners were not working or not turned on. The City 84 heat related cases treated at City hospital emergency rooms.

Excessive Heat in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in RALLS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in SHELBY, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in REYNOLDS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

St. Charles County reported 1 heat related death. a 64 year old male died in his mobile home. An air conditioner had been removed some time ago due to expense.

Excessive Heat in AUDRAIN, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in COLE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Excessive Heat in CRAWFORD, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in IRON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in KNOX, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in LEWIS, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MARION, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Excessive Heat in MADISON, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MONITEAU, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MONROE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Excessive Heat in PIKE, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer