Excessive Heat — Inland Chatham, Georgia

2010-07-25 · Inland Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

The heat index value reached 118 degrees at Hunter Army Airfield (KSVN) on the south side of Savannah, Georgia.

Wider weather episode

An expansive and deep layered ridge of high pressure extending across the southeast United States resulted in very hot and humid conditions across southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia, with heat index values in excess of 115 degrees in couple areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 248737. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.