Excessive Heat — Marquette, Wisconsin

2023-08-23 · Marquette, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Maximum heat index values from 110-116 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wider weather episode

Westerly winds brought a very hot and humid air mass into southern WI ahead of a slow moving cold front. Extreme heat index values were observed over much of southern WI for two days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1132700. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.