Excessive Heat — Chester, Tennessee

2024-07-03 · Chester, Tennessee

Event narrative

Heat index values topped 110 degrees.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper ridge ridge covered the southern U.S. during early July. Meanwhile, moisture surged northward into the Mid-South ahead of an approaching cold front. Dewpoints climbed well into the 70s and afternoon heat index values topped 110 degrees across the Mid-South.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202582. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.