Heat — Coastal Kenedy, Texas

2023-08-03 · Coastal Kenedy, Texas

Event narrative

The Cameron County Airport ASOS reported a heat index of 111 by 1:53 PM CDT, with 111 or higher values persisting until approximately 3:53 PM CDT on August 3rd. By proxy, including observations from a mesonet in Sarita (northwest Kenedy), it can be assumed that Coastal Kenedy County had similar conditions.

Wider weather episode

A continuation of high heat and humidity was experienced across the region to begin August.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1136101. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.