Excessive Heat — Okeechobee, Florida

2022-06-24 · Okeechobee, Florida

Event narrative

The AWOS at the Okeechobee County Airport, KOBE, measured a peak heat index of 115F.

Wider weather episode

Hot and humid conditions during the early to mid afternoon on June 24, 2022 resulted in peak heat indices of 113 to 117 across Lake, Volusia, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Okeechobee, and Brevard Counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1029019. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.