Local heat index soars past 100 degrees

VW independent staff

Exactly how hot has it been in Van Wert County so far this week? Pretty darn hot.

According to Van Wert County EMA Director Matt Saunier, Monday was bearable, with an official high of 84 degrees. Tuesday’s high was 93 and Wednesday’s official high made it to 95 degrees. Saunier also said the highest official heat index value recorded so far locally is 109 degrees.

He also said June had an average temperature of 71.4 degrees, making it the 44th warmest June for Van Wert out of 110 years. 4.78 inches of rain made it the 35th wettest June on record in 110 years.