Excessive Heat — Jackson County, Oregon

2021-08-10 to 2021-08-14 · Jackson County, Oregon

Event narrative

On 08/10/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 47 to 61 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 96 to 102 degrees. On 08/11/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 53 to 66 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 100 to 104 degrees. On 08/12/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 56 to 69 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 98 to 103 degrees. On 08/13/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 58 to 75 degrees and the reported high temperatures ranged from 95 to 100 degrees. On 08/14/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 48 to 70 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 93 to 99 degrees. On 08/15/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 60 to 70 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 94 to 101 degrees.

Wider weather episode

A strong ridge supported a heat wave over inland areas of southwest and south central Oregon during this interval.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 967010. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.