Excessive Heat — Southern Washington Cascade Foothills, Washington
2016-08-18 to 2016-08-20 · Southern Washington Cascade Foothills, Washington
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Temperatures around 100 degrees lead to people seeking relief at local rivers. One drowning was reported at Paradise Point State Park west of La Center during this hot spell.
Wider weather episode
Ridge of high pressure brought excessively hot temperatures to Southwest Washington.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 652604. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.