Heat — Inland Kenedy County, Texas

2023-08-12 · Inland Kenedy County, Texas

Event narrative

The Texas Water Development Board Mesonet site in Sarita (TW100) in northern Kenedy County recorded heat indices reaching or exceeding 111 degrees between 12:55PM CDT and 4:55PM CDT the afternoon of 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 1118601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.