Excessive Heat — Central and Southeast Montgomery, Maryland

2024-07-09 · Central and Southeast Montgomery, Maryland

Event narrative

The AWOS at Gaithersburg Airport (KGAI) measured a peak heat index of 110. Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices around 110.

Wider weather episode

Hot and humid conditions overspread parts of Maryland on July 9, producing heat indices above 100 to 110.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204893. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.