Excessive Heat — Se Kern Cty Desert, California

2018-07-06 to 2018-07-08 · Se Kern Cty Desert, California

Event narrative

Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 113 degrees at most locations between July 6 and July 8.

Wider weather episode

A large area of high pressure built into central California from the east on July 6 and brought a hot and dry airmass to the region which persisted through July 8. This produced a period of excessive heat across the Kern County deserts. The high weakened on July 9 resulting in a slight moderation of daytime temperatures in the desert areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 759248. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.