Heat — Lower Columbia, Oregon

2021-07-29 · Lower Columbia, Oregon

Event narrative

On July 29th and 30th, the high temperature at the KKLS AWOS was 97 degrees. Temperatures in the region peaked in the mid and upper 90s.

Wider weather episode

A strong high pressure aloft brought a brief hot air mass to the region. Oregon Governor issued an Emergency Declaration Due to Forecasted Heat Across the State affecting 23 counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 973094. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.