Excessive Heat — Inland Chatham, Georgia

2007-08-11 · Inland Chatham, Georgia

Event narrative

Heat indices reached 114 degrees at Savannah International Airport. Heat indices across much of southeast Georgia topped out between 114 and 118 degrees as well.

Wider weather episode

A large ridge of high pressure at the surface and aloft resulted in excessively hot and humid conditions across the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 53570. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.