Excessive Heat — Arlington, Virginia

2008-06-08 · Arlington, Virginia

Event narrative

Alexandria Emergency Management and local newspapers reported that one person died from heat-related complications in Alexandria.

Wider weather episode

A strong ridge of high pressure set up across the eastern United States for several days in early to mid June. High temperatures reached into the mid to upper 90s across northern Virginia on June 8. This combined with dew points in the lower 70s allowed heat index values to reach near 105. One heat related fatality in Alexandria was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 105121. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.