Excessive Heat — Western Essex, Massachusetts

2018-07-03 · Western Essex, Massachusetts

Event narrative

The Automated Surface Observing System platform at Lawrence Municipal Airport reported a heat index of 109 from 11:30 AM EST to 3:30 PM EST.

Wider weather episode

An area of high pressure over the Eastern USA continued to bring hot and very humid air to Southern New England on July 3rd. Heat Index values of 105 to 109 occurred in parts of Eastern Massachusetts. Heat Index values in much of the state reached 95 to 104.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 765398. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.