Excessive Heat — Southeastern Burlington, New Jersey

2024-08-02 · Southeastern Burlington, New Jersey

Event narrative

The heat index reached 106F at South Jersey Regional Airport, 107F at McGuire Air Force Base and 108F at Ocean County Airport.

Wider weather episode

Bermuda high pressure and an upper-level ridge combined to result in excessive heat and humidity across central and southern New Jersey.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1206338. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.