Heat — Denton, Texas

2023-07-10 to 2023-07-31 · Denton, Texas

Event narrative

Above average temperatures stretched from July 10th through the end of the month and into August. Several prolonged Heat Advisories were in effect, and at times Excessive Heat Warnings were needed, as temperatures soared over 100 degrees and/or heat index values recorded over 105 degrees. During this period, and outside of days an Excessive Heat Warning was in effect, Denton County Public Health reported 18 cases of heat exhaustion, 7 other cases of other heat-related illnesses, and 1 heat-related fatality.

Wider weather episode

The start of what would be one of the hottest summer months on record began in July. North and Central Texas experienced above average temperatures from July 10 through the end of the month. Several prolonged Heat Advisories were in effect, and at times Excessive Heat Warnings were needed. The average temperature for the month of July ranked in the Top 10 warmest for climate sites in both North and Central Texas. However, it was the month of August that really tipped the average temperature for the summer season into the Top 5. Unfortunately several fatalities were reported in the DFW Metroplex related to heat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1127355. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.