Heat — Brooks, Texas

2023-08-12 · Brooks, Texas

Event narrative

The Brooks County Airport AWOS reported a heat index of 111 by 2:15 PM CDT, with 111 or higher values persisting until approximately 6:35 PM CDT on August 12th.

Wider weather episode

A stubborn area of high pressure combined with ample surface moisture led to more heat advisory criteria across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1118578. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.