Heat — Coastal Cameron, Texas

2023-08-12 · Coastal Cameron, Texas

Event narrative

The Cameron County Airport ASOS reported a heat index of 111 by 9:30 AM CDT, with 111 or higher values persisting until approximately 4:53 PM CDT on August 12th. By proxy, it can be assumed that Coastal Willacy County had similar conditions.

Wider weather episode

A stubborn area of high pressure combined with ample surface moisture led to more heat advisory criteria across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1136118. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.