Heat — Denton, Texas

2023-06-23 to 2023-06-29 · Denton, Texas

Event narrative

Heat indices met or exceeded 105 and/or ambient temperatures met or exceeded 103 on most afternoons from June 24 through June 29 across Denton County. Denton County Public Health reported an increase in heat-related illnesses during this period including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or other heat-related illnesses.

Wider weather episode

Heat Advisories were expanded to the remainder of North and Central Texas as the June heat continued to intensify. Heat index values met or exceeded 105 degrees most afternoons, with ambient temperatures reaching 102 or greater across a few locations on some afternoons.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1111470. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.