Heat — Jackson, Minnesota

2024-08-02 to 2024-08-03 · Jackson, Minnesota

Event narrative

Two-day heat index values peaked very briefly at 105 degrees at a personal weather station near Alpha and 104 degrees in Lakefield.

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 106 degrees each afternoon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1214693. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.