Heat — Clay, South Dakota

2024-08-05 · Clay, South Dakota

Event narrative

Afternoon heat index values reached 100 degrees at the South Dakota State University Mesonet site 8 miles west-southwest of Beresford.

Wider weather episode

Areas ahead of a weak frontal boundary exhibited pooling of moisture with dew point readings into the upper 70s to lower 80s. As temperatures reached the lower to mid 90s, dangerous heat conditions developed during the afternoon hours with heat index values from 100 to 111 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1214757. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.