Heat — Bon Homme, South Dakota

2024-08-02 to 2024-08-03 · Bon Homme, South Dakota

Event narrative

Two-day heat index readings peaked very briefly at 106 degrees at a personal weather station near Scotland.

Wider weather episode

Stagnant conditions south of a stalled frontal boundary across North Dakota and central Minnesota led to high dew points and very warm conditions across the region. Afternoon and early evening heat index values varied from 100 to 110 degrees each afternoon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1214661. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.