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Excessive Heat — Tarrant, Texas

August 1, 2023 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
11
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Tarrant

Event narrative (NOAA)

Temperatures on several afternoons from August 1st through August 14th either reached or exceeded 105 degrees or heat indices climbed over 110 degree. In addition to several Heat Advisories in effect during this period, Excessive Heat Warnings were also needed at times. Tarrant County Public Health reported numerous HRIs and 13 heat-related deaths during this period.

Other notable excessive heat events in Texas

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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