Excessive Heat in New Castle, Delaware

Excessive Heat September 10, 2016 · New Castle, Delaware

Injuries

What the National Weather Service wrote

Nine direct injuries (heat exhaustion) and twelve indirect injuries ( cramps during football).

The wider storm

Temperatures soared into the mid 90's across Delaware. This was coupled with a considerable amount of outdoor activities going on including several high school football games. 12 players cramped up during the Carvel @ Concord game. Five people at White Clay Creek State park suffered from heat exhaustion with four more occurrences in Baynard stadium.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 652248. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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