Excessive Heat — Somervell, Texas

2023-08-01 to 2023-08-14 · Somervell, Texas

Event narrative

Temperatures on several afternoons from August 1st through August 14th either reached or exceeded 105 degrees or heat indices climbed over 110 degree. In addition to several Heat Advisories in effect during this period, Excessive Heat Warnings were also needed at times.

Wider weather episode

The hot summer continued into August, with temperatures reaching at least Heat Advisory criteria area-wide for the first half of the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1138712. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.