Heat — Boyd, Kentucky

2000-09-09 · Boyd, Kentucky

Event narrative

During a band festival at the Boyd County High School, 65 people were overcome by the heat and humidity of a late summer afternoon. The temperature was in the lower 80s, with the dew point in the 70 to 72 degree range. The sun was shining. Many of the affected band members had black uniforms and were wearing hats. Of the 65 treated individuals, 15 were taken to the hospital and later released.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5156455. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.