Heat — San Diego County Deserts, California

2022-05-13 to 2022-05-15 · San Diego County Deserts, California

Event narrative

Temperatures soared well above seasonal normals starting May 13th and lasting through the 15th. Ocotillo Wells reached 100 degrees on the 13th, 107 degrees on the 14th and 112 degrees on the 15th.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level ridge moved into the Southwestern United States on May 13th, causing temperatures to soar above seasonal normals through the 15th before gradually falling back towards seasonal average.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1030175. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.