Heat — Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

2021-06-01 to 2021-06-05 · Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

Event narrative

Excessive heat was reported across the Apple and Lucerne Valleys. The heat peaked on Wednesday, June 2, with a high temperature of 104 degrees reported in Apple Valley and a temperature of 97 degrees reported in Hesperia.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level ridge centered over the western United States led to excessive heat across the High Deserts and the lower deserts of Southern California from June 1 to June 5. Hot temperatures and very dry conditions primed the region for enhanced fire weather; a wildfire was reported in Riverside County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 965751. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.