Excessive Heat — Eastern Chester, Pennsylvania

2024-08-02 · Eastern Chester, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

The heat index reached 106F at Philadelphia International Airport and 105F at Chester County Airport.

Wider weather episode

Bermuda high pressure and an upper-level ridge combined to result in excessive heat and humidity across southeastern Pennsylvania.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1206343. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.