Excessive Heat — Sumter, South Carolina
2025-06-21 · Sumter, South Carolina
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Sumter County coroner confirmed a 61 yr old man died from a heat stroke while umpiring a softball game at Patriot Park in Sumter. Nearby maximum air temperature was around 93 degrees Fahrenheit but field temperatures were unknown.
Wider weather episode
On the afternoon of June 21st, an upper ridge was over the TN Valley and southeastern states with relatively low precipitable water values (1-1.2 inches). High temperatures were in the lower to mid 90s.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1261246. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.