Heat — Northwest Suffolk, New York
2018-08-28 · Northwest Suffolk, New York
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
The broadcast media reported an 11 year old girl died in Coram at 345 pm. The girl was found alone in a hot car. Heat indices reached 100 degrees at Islip MacArthur Airport during the afternoon.
Wider weather episode
A bermuda high pumped hot and humid air northward across the area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 769782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.