Excessive Heat — Lenoir, North Carolina

2023-08-15 · Lenoir, North Carolina

Event narrative

Kinston recorded a peak heat index of 115 degrees.

Wider weather episode

A three-day heatwave ended with excessive heat being observed across Eastern NC. The heatwave began on Sunday, August 13th, with heat indices of 105 to 100 degrees. This pattern continued on Monday, August 14th with similar values. The heat and humidity intensified on Tuesday, August 15th ahead of a cold front that would move into Eastern NC. Widespread heat indices of 110 to 115 degrees were recorded, with some places even higher that 115 for a short time. The heatwave broke with the cold front moving in and producing widespread showers and thunderstorms during the evening hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1109376. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.