Excessive Heat — Mojave Desert, California

2023-07-21 to 2023-07-22 · Mojave Desert, California

Event narrative

Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 116 degrees on July 21 and 22.

Wider weather episode

A large area of upper high pressure strengthened over the Desert Southwest region on July 21 and brought a period of dangerous heat to much of the area between July 21 and July 23. The ridge weakened by July 24 which allowed for a slight cooling trend to take place by July 25. Although temperatures remained above daily climatological normals for several days afterwards, temperatures remained below dangerous heat levels.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1104076. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.