Excessive Heat — Western Montgomery, Pennsylvania

2024-06-22 · Western Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

The heat index reached 105F at Pottstown Limerick Airport.

Wider weather episode

A strong ridge of high pressure both at the surface and aloft combined with a flow of moist air northward from the Gulf of Mexico resulted in excessive heat across parts of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1187915. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.