Dew Point Driven Heat Index Values in June Somewhat Rare

It has been sometime since southern Minnesota has seen high Heat Index values in June driven by extreme dew points. Late June of 1996 brought a brief heat spell that was driven by high dew points. The Heat Index (HI) rose above 100 F in several places back then.

To keep track of dew point measurements and trends I would recommend checking the University of Illinois web site

Be careful out there, and take plenty of liquid today.

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