Excessive Heat — Spotsylvania, Virginia

2023-07-28 · Spotsylvania, Virginia

Event narrative

Numerous mesonets in Spotsylvania County measured heat indices in excess of 110F.

Wider weather episode

The combination of a strong upper-level high pressure over the central United States and moist southwest winds resulted in hot and humid conditions across the Mid-Atlantic that produced excessive heat conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1121060. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.