Excessive Heat — Thurston, Nebraska

2023-07-28 · Thurston, Nebraska

Event narrative

Interpolation of area observations show that the county had a heat index near and above 110 for approximately 5 hours.

Wider weather episode

July 28 was a hot day as temperatures warmed into the mid-90s and low 100s. The highest observed temperature was 102 at Omaha Eppley Airfield. Heat indices that day ranged from 110 to 120 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1123370. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.