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Excessive Heat in East Columbia River Gorge, Washington
Excessive Heat August 15, 2008 – August 17, 2008 · East Columbia River Gorge, Washington
The wider storm
An upper level ridge and dry air brought excessive heat into eastern Washington. Some locations which experienced multiple days of at least 100 degree temperatures included Dallesport (107, 109, 102), Ellensburg (102, 105, 106), Hanford (104, 106, 111), Pasco (103, 104, 103), Yakima (101, 101, 103), Walla Walla (103, 106, 108), Kennewick (103, 103, 104), Selah (100, 102, 102), Satus Pass (100, 100), Sunnyside (102, 105, 106), Whitman Mission (105, 104, 106), Goldendale (100, 103, 106), Trout Lake (100, 101), Moxee (100, 101), and Selah (100, 102, 102).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 115322. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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