Excessive Heat — East Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2008-08-15 to 2008-08-17 · East Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Wider weather episode

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_id 115322. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.