Excessive Heat — Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2022-08-24 to 2022-08-25 · Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

Calculated heat risk values at the Dallesport Airport GHCN site recorded consecutive days between Aug. 24th and 25th of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

Wider weather episode

Under a progressive weather pattern, the eastern Columbia River Gorge was able to maintain hot afternoon temperatures during this period, resulting in exceeded heat risk thresholds on Aug. 24th and 25th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1053515. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.