Heat — Brooks, Texas

2025-07-21 · Brooks, Texas

Event narrative

Falfurrias (AWOS) recorded peak heat indices between 111-115F for a couple of hours during the afternoon/evening (between 4:15-6:15 PM CDT).

Wider weather episode

A strong 591-595 mb heat dome over the region resulted in dangerously hot temperatures across the Deep South Texas Brush Country/Coastal Plains on July 21st. High temperatures well into the 90s coupled with strong humidity levels resulted in peak heat indices topping out at or above 111F degrees briefly across Northern Brooks County on July 21st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1287022. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.