Heat — Northern Hidalgo County, Texas

2023-08-06 · Northern Hidalgo County, Texas

Event narrative

It is reasonable to infer that Northern Hidalgo County reached Heat criteria due to readings at the McAllen-Miller International Airport, South Texas International Airport, and Brooks County Airport, all of which reached criteria on August 6th.

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 1118564. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.