Excessive Heat — South Coast, Washington

2021-06-26 to 2021-06-28 · South Coast, Washington

Event narrative

A reliable SkyWarn spotter (Pacific-34) called to report his temperature sensor was recording 105 degrees. A middle-aged man drowned on Sunday, June 27.

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 965819. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.