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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2007
Page
10
The high heat remains the main story with temperatures near 100 and a heat index around 110 this afternoon and evening. Sunshine continues with light southeast winds 3 to 8 mph through 8:00 p.m. Saturday. radar and forecast notes include regional highs around the 100s and related records in the period.
On August 12 1980 Washington DC logged a 19th consecutive day with 90 plus degree heat breaking a 1872 record of 18 days. The weather history note questions whether lightning can strike from a clear sky and references a 2007 five day forecast by MeeuWenthine.
The Jackson County Health Department confirms a 47 year old man died from heat exposure as a Kansas City heat wave continues with mid 90s to 100s. Water service turns off suspended. policy stays in effect while temps or heat index stay high. An 89 year old in nearby Johnson County remains critical but stable after heat stroke in a Wal Mart parking lot. Libraries and centers open to cool. Several deaths reported in St. Louis suburbs from un air conditioned homes.
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