Excessive Heat — Central Columbia River Gorge, Washington

2021-08-11 to 2021-08-12 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Event narrative

In Hood River, at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2), it was 104 degrees on the 11th and 102 degrees on the 12th.

Wider weather episode

Hot weather began to develop August 9, peaking August 11-12, but temperatures continued above normal into the weekend. Peak afternoon temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees drove people to seek relief in or near bodies of water.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 981008. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.