A strong ridge of high pressure shifted eastward from the Central Plains to the southeastern Continental United States, bringing with it recording breaking temperatures. Afternoon highs rose to 100 degrees or greater each afternoon. With a moist airmass in place, heat index values reached over 105 degrees in many places. The Tuscaloosa Regional Airport recorded record high temperatures on June 29 and 30; the Anniston Regional Airport recorded a record high temperature on June 30. Two fatalities in Jefferson County resulted from heat stress due to the above normal heat conditions. In addition, 19 illnesses were reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health for this time period. This heat wave extended into the first week of July.

Heat in MARION, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in LEE, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four illnesses were reported.

Heat in MACON, ALABAMA
From 30-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two illnesses were reported.

Heat in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 30-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 30-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 29-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

One illness was reported.

Heat in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

In addition to two direct fatalities, 8 illnesses were reported.

Heat in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two illnesses were reported.

Heat in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

One illness was reported.

Heat in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in HALE, ALABAMA
From 30-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One illness was reported.

Heat in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 28-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 29-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 30-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heat in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 30-JUN-12 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer