Excessive Heat — Western Mojave Desert, California

2023-07-01 to 2023-07-03 · Western Mojave Desert, California

Event narrative

Excessive Heat Warning criteria were reached on three straight days.

Wider weather episode

Excessive Heat Warning criteria were reached on three straight days. One person died in Death Valley as a result.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1119068. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.