Several days of oppressive heat created hazardous conditions. From the 24th to the 29th, heat indices peaked above 100 degrees each afternoon. At the Paducah airport, the highest heat index of this multi-day period was 104 degrees on the 26th. The highest heat index during this heat wave at Princeton was 105 degrees. A very persistent area of high pressure centered over the Appalachian Mountains produced a long duration of hot and humid south winds.

Heat in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heat in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heat in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heat in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 24-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 29-AUG-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet