The record
Everything the slot carries, as measured. Series arrays are drawn above and listed here in full.
| event_type | Heat |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,615,640 |
| episode_id | 1,046,676 |
| begin_utc | 1997-08-16T16:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1997-08-17T21:00:00+00:00 |
| state | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
| deaths_direct | 1 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 25 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| episode_narrative | West winds circulating around a "Bermuda" high pressure system allowed temperatures to soar during the weekend of the 16th and 17th. Record maximum temperatures were achieved on both days. On the 16th, the previous record of 95 degrees was shattered as the mercury soared to 102. On the 17th, a brief shot of compressive warming allowed the temperature at Washington/National Airport (DCA) to soar to 105 - another record and the highest official reading in Washington since 1936. The quick warming was due to increasing west winds ahead of an approaching thunderstorm; the storm eventually lowered the temperature into the 70s.Heat index values ranged from 105 to 110 each day, and did not fall below 90 in urbanized areas during the early morning hours of the 17th. Nonetheless, casualties were minimal as most residents remained in or near air-conditioned locations. Only one heat-related death was reported by the city Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The body in question was badly decomposed; it was discovered at a residence with no air conditioning. |
| year | 1,997 |
Provenance
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