Excessive Heat — Morgan, West Virginia

2024-07-16 · Morgan, West Virginia

Event narrative

Several mesonets in the county measured peak heat indices between 100 to 105.

Wider weather episode

Hot and humid conditions overspread much of the region on July 15 and July 16, resulting in the hottest temperatures of the Summer in 2024. Heat index values reached and exceeded 100 to 110, with daily record high temperatures tied and set.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205064. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.