Excessive Heat — New York (manhattan), New York
2013-07-19 to 2013-07-21 · New York (manhattan), New York
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
The NYC medical examiner's office reported the death of a female, age 81 years old, as a result of the intense and excessive heat for several days. The death occurred in Manhattan on 7/19/13.
Wider weather episode
A large area of high pressure remained nearly stationary to the south for almost a week. This resulted in a prolonged period of high to excessive heat across the area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 458785. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.