Heat — Young, Texas

2024-07-29 to 2024-07-31 · Young, Texas

Event narrative

Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees at the end of July, extending into early August.

Wider weather episode

A mid level ridge intensified over Texas and the Southern Plains towards the end of July through the first part of August. Triple digit high temperatures with heat indices at or above 105 were common across the majority of the region from July 29 through the 31st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203439. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.