Excessive Heat — Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2023-07-15 · Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

Calculated heat risk values at the Dallesport Airport GHCN site recorded temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria on July 15th.

Wider weather episode

A ridge of high pressure centered eastern Oregon and Washington resulted in warming temperatures in the lower elevations and across mountain areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1125024. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.