Mon-Fri, July 4-8th Heat Wave Recap

(9:00PM Friday - 7/8/22) During this period, a large ridge anchored in across the Central US. As this ridge was in place, along with it came a period of hot and humid conditions, from Monday, July 4th through Friday, July 8th. These conditions took up residence across the state and region for a several day period, bringing hot temperatures well into the 90's to around 100 at times on a daily basis for portions of the state, and high heat index values of 100-115 on a daily basis for portions of the state.

Wrap-Up...
•This heat wave occurred across the state, from Monday July 4th through Friday July 8th.
•Daily high temperatures were well into the 90's for affected areas across the state, with a few locations hitting 100 at times.
•Daily peak heat index values were regularly 100-115 for affected areas across the state.

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