Excessive Heat — Lamar, Texas

2024-07-02 · Lamar, Texas

Event narrative

Heat index values at or slightly over 110 degrees occurred on July 2nd when an Excessive Heat Warning was in effect.

Wider weather episode

A strong ridge aloft led to triple digit temperatures and heat index values of 105+ across much of the region during the first week of July. A Heat Advisory was needed for all but the western-most counties (where slightly drier air was in place), and an Excessive Heat Warning was even needed for 110+ degree heat indices across some North Texas counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203402. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.