Heat — Franklin, Alabama

2010-06-14 · Franklin, Alabama

Event narrative

Heat index values climbed to 104 degrees in the afternoon in the Waco area on the 14th. Tragically, a four year old boy suffocated inside a vehicle in this community while playing hide and seek.

Wider weather episode

High temperatures in the lower to mid 90s and dewpoints in the lower 70s produced heat index values between 99 and 104 degrees on the 14th in Franklin county. Tragically, a four year old boy died in the Waco community due to the hot temperatures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 243813. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.