In late June a strong upper ridge became centered over the Central Plains, causing temperatures to rise well above normal for the last week of the month. Although normal high temperatures for the month of June are in the middle to upper 80s, the final few days of the month produced excessive heat that topped out near 110 degrees.  The 100+ degree temps, in conjunction with a moist boundary layer, producing high dewpoints, caused heat index values to remain between 103 and 115 degrees throughout the seven day period. The hottest day of the period was June 27th, when nearly every ASOS in the County Warning Area recorded heat indices above 110 degrees, with Manhattan and Topeka reaching 113 degrees.

Excessive Heat in OTTAWA, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Ottawa County experienced six days of excessive heat on June 24th through 29th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains.  During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Ottawa County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in RILEY, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Riley County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains.  During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Riley County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Pottawatomie County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Pottawatomie County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Jackson County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Jackson County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in GEARY, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Geary County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Geary County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Wabaunsee County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Wabaunsee County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in DICKINSON, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Dickinson County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Dickinson County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Shawnee County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Shawnee County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Jefferson County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Jefferson County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Douglas County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Douglas County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Morris County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Morris County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in LYON, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Lyon County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Lyon County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Osage County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Osage County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Franklin County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Franklin County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Coffey County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Coffey County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Anderson County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Anderson County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in BROWN, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Brown County experienced four days of excessive heat on June 27th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains.  During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Brown County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in CLAY, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Clay County experienced seven days of excessive heat on June 24th through 30th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains.  During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Clay County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in CLOUD, KANSAS
From 24-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Cloud County experienced six days of excessive heat on June 24th through 29th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains.  During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Cloud County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in REPUBLIC, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 28-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Republic County experienced two days of excessive heat on June 27th and 28th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Republic County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 28-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Washington County experienced two days of excessive heat on June 27th and 28th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains.  During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees. The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Washington County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in MARSHALL, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 28-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Marshall County experienced two days of excessive heat on June 27th and 28th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees.The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Marshall County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.

Excessive Heat in NEMAHA, KANSAS
From 27-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 28-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

Nemaha County experienced two days of excessive heat on June 27th and 28th due to a strong upper level ridge, which became centered over the Central Plains. During this period all of northeast Kansas experienced heat indices between 102 and 113 degrees.  The hottest day of this period was July 27th when numerous ASOS stations around Nemaha County reported a heat index of 110-113 during the afternoon.