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Excessive Heat — Dallas, Texas

August 17, 2023 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
806
Property damage
—
Area
Dallas

Event narrative (NOAA)

Temperatures on several afternoons from August 17th though the 27th either reached or exceeded 105 degrees or heat indices climbed over 110 degree. In addition to Heat Advisories in effect during this period, Excessive Heat Warnings were also needed at times. Dallas County Health officials reported 806 HRI cases during this periods.

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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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