Heat — Orange, Florida

1997-07-03 · near Orlando, Orange, Florida

Event narrative

A high temperature of 97 degrees was recorded at Orlando International Airport. This was only six degrees above normal, but the heat claimed one life. A 22 year old man was found unconscious a parking lot laying on the hot asphalt. He was taken to a hospital where his internal temperature was recorded at 106 degrees. He died later that day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5617336. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.