Excessive Heat — Western Essex, Massachusetts

2018-07-01 · Western Essex, Massachusetts

Event narrative

The Automated Surface Observing System platform at Lawrence Municipal Airport observed a heat index of 109 on July 1st from 1 PM to 3 PM EST.

Wider weather episode

An area of high pressure over the Eastern USA brought hot and very humid air to Southern New England on July 1st. Heat Index values of 105 to 109 occurred in parts of Eastern and Northwestern Massachusetts. Heat Index values in much of the state reached 95 to 104.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 764411. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.