A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. and became the dominant weather pattern for much of the Summer of 2012. Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above.  The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 10 days. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 5.9 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 104 degrees on July 31th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 10 days. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 5.9 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 104 degrees on July 31th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 10 days. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 5.9 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 104 degrees on July 31th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 10 days. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 5.9 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 104 degrees on July 31th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 10 days. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 5.9 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 104 degrees on July 31th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 10 days. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 5.9 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 104 degrees on July 31th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 10 days. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 5.9 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 104 degrees on July 31th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 14 days. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 6.0 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 30 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 107 degrees on July 30th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 10 days. The overall mean temperatures for Vichy-Rolla was 5.9 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 104 degrees on July 31th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 14 days. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 6.0 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 30 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 107 degrees on July 30th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 14 days. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 6.0 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 30 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 107 degrees on July 30th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 14 days. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 6.0 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 30 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 107 degrees on July 30th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 14 days. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 6.0 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 30 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 107 degrees on July 30th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 14 days. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 6.0 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 30 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 107 degrees on July 30th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 14 days. The overall mean temperatures for West Plains was 6.0 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 30 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 107 degrees on July 30th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 17 days . The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 6.4 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 31 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 109 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 116 cases of heat related illness due to the extreme and prolonged heat during the month of July. Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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 BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 17 days . The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 6.4 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 31 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 109 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 17 days . The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 6.4 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 31 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 109 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 17 days. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 6.4 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 31 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 109 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 17 days. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 6.4 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 31 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 109 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 17 days. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 6.4 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 31 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 109 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 17 days. The overall mean temperatures for Joplin was 6.4 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 31 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 109 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 17 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-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 12 days. The overall mean temperatures for Springfield was 6.1 degrees above normal for the month of July. There were 29 days where the maximum temperatures reached 90 degrees or above. The hottest temperature record during the month was 106 degrees on July 29th. 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.