Excessive Heat — San Rafael Swell, Utah

2021-06-14 to 2021-06-18 · San Rafael Swell, Utah

Event narrative

The temperature reached at least 107 degrees five days in a row at Hanksville, including a 109 degree reading on one day. In addition, low temperatures remained in the 70s for the second half of the event.

Wider weather episode

A widespread heatwave brought several days of excessively hot temperatures across the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 968744. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.