A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. and over the Ozarks beginning in June and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures were reach above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.  A total of 61 heat related illnesses were reported to the Springfield Health Department which collects data from the southwest Missouri region.

Heat in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 2.3 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 2.3 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Greene County Health Department reported a total of 58 heat related illnesses during the month of June due to the extreme heat. The majority of those heat related illnesses occurred during the last week of June when temperatures were around the century mark.
Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 1.2 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 2.3 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 1.2 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 1.2 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 2.3 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June.  There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 1.2 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 1.2 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 2.5 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 2.3 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 16 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 1.2 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 1.2 degrees above normal for the month of June. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. There were 4 days where the maximum temperature reached 100 degrees of above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. 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-JUN-12 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees by the end of the month. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 2.6 degrees above normal for the month of June. A record high temperature of 101 degrees was reached both on June 27th and June 28th. There were 12 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. Heat advisories and warnings were issued for portions of the area by the end of June. Even though air temperatures were extreme, the humidity levels were relatively dry causing the heat index to be closer to the actual air temperatures.