Excessive Heat — Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

2023-07-01 to 2023-07-03 · Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

Event narrative

A heat wave impacted the Apple and Lucerne Valleys starting on July 1st and lasting through the 3rd. Highs each afternoon at Southern California Logistics Airport (KVCV) topped out at 102, 106, and 102 degrees on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of July, respectively. Excessive Heat Warnings were in effect during this time.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure over the southwestern US led to increasing heat over Southern California in early July. High heat occurred each afternoon July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, after which temperatures slowly cooled down.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1120909. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.