Excessive Heat — Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona

2024-07-19 to 2024-07-25 · Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona

Event narrative

Excessive Heat Warning criteria were reached on seven straight days.

Wider weather episode

High pressure built westward over the Mojave Desert, leading to another spell of extreme heat.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205799. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.