A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Greene County Health Department reported 41 heat related illnesses during the month of August. Most of the illnesses occurred during the first week of the month. A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 0.2 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 3rd at 101 degrees. There were 2 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 17 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 0.2 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 3rd at 101 degrees. There were 2 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 17 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 0.5 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 2nd and 4th at 107 degrees. There were 6 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 20 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 0.5 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 2nd and 4th at 107 degrees. There were 6 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 20 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 0.5 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 2nd and 4th at 107 degrees. There were 6 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 20 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 0.7 degrees above normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 1st at 103 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 18 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 0.7 degrees above normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 1st at 103 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 18 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 0.7 degrees above normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 1st at 103 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 18 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 0.5 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 2nd and 4th at 107 degrees. There were 6 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 20 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 0.7 degrees above normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 1st at 103 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 18 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 0.7 degrees above normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 1st at 103 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 18 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 0.2 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 3rd at 101 degrees. There were 2 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 17 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 0.2 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 3rd at 101 degrees. There were 2 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 17 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 0.7 degrees above normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 1st at 103 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 18 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 0.5 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 2nd and 4th at 107 degrees. There were 6 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 20 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 0.5 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 2nd and 4th at 107 degrees. There were 6 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 20 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 0.5 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 2nd and 4th at 107 degrees. There were 6 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 20 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in POLK, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 0.2 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 3rd at 101 degrees. There were 2 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 17 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 0.2 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 3rd at 101 degrees. There were 2 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 17 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 0.2 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 3rd at 101 degrees. There were 2 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 17 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 0.8 degrees below normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 4th at 106 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in DENT, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 0.7 degrees above normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 1st at 103 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 18 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.

Heat in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. This weather pattern finally broke down after the first week of August and temperatures became more seasonable. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 0.7 degrees above normal for the month of August. The hottest temperatures occurred on August 1st at 103 degrees. There were 3 days where the the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees or higher and this occurred during the first week of the month. There were 18 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area for the early portion of August. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.