Excessive Heat — Lower Columbia, Washington

2021-06-26 to 2021-06-29 · Lower Columbia, Washington

Event narrative

Very hot temperatures. There were three consecutive days with maximum temperatures greater than 100 degrees. Maximum temperatures were around 108 degrees on June 27 and June 28. There was one death reported due to heat related illness.

Wider weather episode

A high pressure heat dome over the region led to stretch of extreme heat, shattering records from June 26 through June 29. Hot temperatures resulted in many people seeking locations to cool off in local rivers and beaches, which led to one drowning, as well as multiple people going to local hospitals for treatment of typical heat-related medical symptoms, including one reported death.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 965818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.