Excessive Heat — Grand Canyon Country, Arizona

2013-06-28 · Grand Canyon Country, Arizona

Event narrative

The new record high at the Grand Canyon Airport was 894F which broke the old record for the day of 88F set in 1950.

Wider weather episode

A very strong high pressure center developed over northern Arizona during the last several days of June. Many new record daily highs were set or tied during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 477921. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.