Excessive Heat — Indian Wells Vly, California

2016-07-29 · Indian Wells Vly, California

Event narrative

Ridgecrest APRS (C9067) reported a high temperature of 115 degrees on 7/29.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure over the southwestern continental United States brought triple digit heat to the central California region including the San Joaquin Valley and Kern County desert areas. Excessive heat was observed in parts of the Kern County desert.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 649295. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.