Heat — Wichita, Texas

2000-08-09 · Wichita, Texas

Event narrative

A 74-year old man was found dead in his Wichita Falls home. The State Medical Examiner determined hypothermia contributed to his death along with high blood pressure and heart disease. A screen door and numerous windows to the house were found open, however water leading to the house was shut off several days before.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5173887. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.