Heat — Central Coast, Washington

2023-10-06 · Central Coast, Washington

Event narrative

A record high temperature of 81 degrees was set at Hoquiam Airport on October 6th, which ties the old record of 81 degrees set in 1987.

Wider weather episode

Persistent upper level ridging over Western Washington lead to record warmth during October, which is usually one of the cooler/wetter months.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1146644. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.