Heat — Brooks, Texas

2023-08-10 · Brooks, Texas

Event narrative

The Brooks County Airport AWOS reported a heat index of 111 by 1:55 PM CDT, with 111 or higher values persisting until approximately 7:15 PM CDT on August 10th.

Wider weather episode

Persistent mid-level ridging aloft combined with ample low-level moisture to provide high heat and humidity across the Rio Grande Valley and Deep South Texas much of August.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1118527. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.