Heat — Lower Columbia, Washington

2022-08-17 to 2022-08-18 · Lower Columbia, Washington

Event narrative

High temperatures on the 17th were in the mid to upper 90s. For example, the high temperature at Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS) was 97 degrees. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the mid 60s.

Wider weather episode

High pressure centered over the Desert Southwest expanded over the Pacific Northwest bringing a brief hot spell to the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1054209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.