Excessive Heat — South Central Oregon Cascades, Oregon

2021-08-10 to 2021-08-14 · South Central Oregon Cascades, Oregon

Event narrative

On 08/10/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 37 to 47 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 81 to 91 degrees. On 08/11/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 54 to 59 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 82 to 90 degrees. On 08/12/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 38 to 59 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 83 to 91 degrees. On 08/13/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 56 to 60 degrees and the reported high temperatures ranged from 80 to 84 degrees. On 08/14/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 51 to 59 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 84 to 87 degrees. On 08/15/21, the reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 58 to 60 degrees and the high temperatures ranged from 83 to 88 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 967011. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.