Excessive Heat — San Diego County Deserts, California

2022-07-21 to 2022-07-22 · San Diego County Deserts, California

Event narrative

Excessive heat occurred in the San Diego County Dserts on July 21st, when Ocotillo Wells recorded a high temperature of 117 degrees and Borrego Springs recorded a high of 109. Similar temperatures occurred on the 22nd, when Ocotillo Wells recorded a high of 117 degrees and Borrego Springs topped out at 111 degrees.

Wider weather episode

Excessive heat occurred across the Coachella Valley and the San Diego County Deserts on July 21st and 22nd with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees in several locations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1039308. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.