Heat — Inland Kenedy County, Texas

2024-06-03 · Inland Kenedy County, Texas

Event narrative

Kleberg County Airport (KIKG) in Kingsville recorded peak heat indices between 111-113F for 2 hours (from 2:55-4:55 PM). Edinburg International Airport (KMFE) recorded max heat indices between 111-112F for 2 hours, from 1:55-3:55 PM CDT on June 3, 2024. By proxy, it's conceivable that locations across centarl and easterly Inland Kenedy County recorded peak heat indices between 111-113F for at least 2 hours between the time of 1:55-4:55 PM. Note that the Texas Mesonet site at Sarita only touched 111F an was otherwise between 108 and 110F at peak heating.

Wider weather episode

A strong subtropical atmospheric ridge, or heat dome, remained anchored over the region, creating up to six days of dangerous heat conditions at the start of June. At five thousand feet above ground, the temperature soared anywhere from 78 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, which translated into a continuation of what was a short-lived, but intense heat wave over the region with actual temperatures rising into the upper 90s to mid 100s from June 1-6. The combination of heat and dewpoint temperatures well into the 70s to around 80, and heat index values ranged between a sweltering 111F-1xxF across parts of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. The hottest temperatures were once again located from the mid-lower Rio Grande Valley northward along I-69E and I-69C. The hottest feeling day was June 5th, from Brooks/Hidalgo County to Cameron, Willacy, and Kenedy County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1193069. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.