Heat — Washington, Vermont

2018-07-01 to 2018-07-06 · Washington, Vermont

Event narrative

High temperatures in the upper 80s to upper 90s with dewpoints in the 60s and 70s created dangerous heat indices in the 95 to 110 degree range between June 30th and July 5th.

One fatality was reported when a 67-year-old male died from Hyperthermia in his place of residence in Waterbury.

Increased hospitalization visits also occurred due to the dangerous heat.

Wider weather episode

A dangerous heat wave, one of which that likely hasn't impacted the North Country in decades occurred between June 30th and July 5th. High temperatures exceeded 90 degrees for at least 5 of the six days in many locations were above 85 degrees for 7 days.

Heat indices, the combination of temperature and humidity, were recorded in the 100 to 110 range considered excessive and very dangerous. A substantial increase in hospitalizations occurred due to the excessive heat and duration and at least 4 deaths were attributed to the heat.

Burlington VT witnessed the warmest 5 and 6 Day Consecutive stretch since records have been kept in 1892. Also, the ALL-TIME warmest minimum temperature was recorded on July 2nd of 80 degrees, breaking the old record of 78 degrees.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 755347. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.