Heat — Inland Kenedy County, Texas

2023-08-13 · 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 1:40PM CDT and 4:20PM 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 1118603. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.