Excessive Heat — Angelina, Texas

2010-08-24 · Angelina, Texas

Event narrative

The ambient temperature in the Lufkin, Texas area during the afternoon of August 24th was 103 degrees. An infant was left inside a vehicle and was later found that afternoon deceased from the excessive heat inside the vehicle. Heat index values at the time were near 105 degrees.

Wider weather episode

Ambient temperature in the Lufkin, Texas area during the afternoon of August 24th climbed to 103 degrees. An infant was left inside an automobile in a parking lot and was later discovered deceased.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 243985. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.