Dense Fog — Orange County Coastal, California

2021-08-01 · Orange County Coastal, California

Event narrative

Lifeguard dispatch at San Clemente pier reported visibility of zero on the morning of the 1st.

Wider weather episode

An upper level high pressure system over the Desert Southwest led to hot temperatures across Southern California from August 1st through 5th, along with areas of dense fog near the coast on August 1st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 979452. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.