Heat — Coalinga - Avenal, California

2022-07-11 · Coalinga - Avenal, California

Event narrative

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 11 and July 12.

Wider weather episode

A large area of high pressure centered over the Great Basin on July 11 and July 12 provided for a period of dangerous heat across the San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, Sierra foothills and the Kern River Valley during the afternoon hours. Daytime high temperatures generally ranged from 101 to 106 Degrees on both days.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1027507. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.