Excessive Heat — San Diego County Deserts, California

2021-04-02 to 2021-04-04 · San Diego County Deserts, California

Event narrative

Areas of the SD deserts saw temperatures over 100 degrees, including Ocotillo Wells at 102 degrees.

Wider weather episode

An area of upper-level high pressure centered over the southwestern U.S. led to well-above average temperatures across Southern California, as well as elevated thunderstorm convection. Fog along the coast caused travel disruptions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 954858. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.