Heat — Lamar, Texas

2024-07-15 to 2024-07-16 · Lamar, Texas

Event narrative

Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours of July 15th and 16th.

Wider weather episode

North and Central Texas remained beneath the eastern flank of a mid level ridge in mid July, resulting in heat index values at or above 105 across the eastern half of the region, warranting a Heat Advisory for July 15 and 16.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203411. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.