Excessive Heat — Western Mojave Desert, California
2025-08-11 to 2025-08-13 · Western Mojave Desert, California
Event narrative
Extreme Heat Warning criteria were reached on three straight days.
Wider weather episode
High pressure slowly strengthening overhead pushed temperatures in the Mojave Desert to dangerous levels.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1293171. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.