Excessive Heat — Western Ocean, New Jersey

2024-08-02 · Western Ocean, New Jersey

Event narrative

The heat index reached 107F at Lakehurst Naval Air Station 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 1206340. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.