This heat event was more pronounced than the previous one in June. Dew points pooled ahead of a frontal boundary Tuesday afternoon, August 2nd. These dew points that rose into the 70s combined with actual temperatures in the mid to upper 90s to support heat indices in the 100 to 115 degree range for several hours during the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, August 2nd. At one point Tuesday afternoon, heat indices rose to 115 degrees at Hutchinson, 114 degrees at Granite Falls, and 112 degrees at both Redwood Falls and New Ulm. Just west of the Twin Cities, heat indices were highest near Buffalo which rose to 111 degrees.

Excessive Heat in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 13:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 114 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 17:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees for a couple of hours during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 17:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees for a couple of hours during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

Excessive Heat in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 13:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 14:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees, mainly the southern part of the county, during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 14:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mariner

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 112 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 112 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 13:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 111 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees for the southern part of the county, during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 14:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 111 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 13:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 14:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 112 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 15:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices around 105 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 16:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 14:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 14:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 15:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.

Excessive Heat in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 02-AUG-22 14:00:00 to 02-AUG-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.