Excessive Heat — Washington Palouse, Washington

2024-07-09 · Washington Palouse, Washington

Event narrative

Washington DOT reported road buckling at US195 in two locations south of Rosalia. First location quickly repaired with a second location reported just south of the first one.

Wider weather episode

Temperatures across Eastern Washington ranged from 98 to 110. The heat caused roads to buckle in Whitman County near Rosalia on July 9.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1206836. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.