Heat — Southern Hidalgo County, Texas

2023-08-13 · Southern Hidalgo County, Texas

Event narrative

The McAllen-Miller International Airport ASOS station (KMFE) recorded heat indices reaching or exceeding 111 degrees between 1:53PM CDT and 3:53PM CDT the afternoon of August 13th. The South Texas International Airport AWOS station (KEBG) recorded heat indices reaching or exceeding 111 degrees between 12:55PM CDT and 4:55PM CDT the afternoon of August 13th.

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 1118588. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.