Heat — Coastal Kenedy, Texas

2023-08-05 · Coastal Kenedy, Texas

Event narrative

The Cameron County Airport ASOS reported a heat index of 111 by 2:53 PM CDT, with 111 or higher values persisting until approximately 4:53 PM CDT on August 5th. By proxy, including similar heat index conditions farther inland in Sarita, it can be assumed that Coastal Kenedy 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 1136103. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.