Heat — C San Diego, California
2000-06-24 · C San Diego, California
1
Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
One of three men traveling on foot through an isolated section of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was overcome by the excessive heat. His companions placed him in the shade of a tree while they went for help. Temperatures ranged between 110 and 120 degree.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5151287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.