Excessive Heat — Orange County Inland, California

2021-09-21 · Orange County Inland, California

Event narrative

Anaheim broke the daily record for maximum high temperature on September 21. Anaheim recorded a high of 104 degrees, breaking the record of 102 set in 2015.

Wider weather episode

Very warm temperatures occurred inland on September 20-22, with highs reaching 95 to 105 degrees. Weak Santa Ana winds brought breezy conditions to the mountains and Inland Empire. Multiple wildfire starts in the Inland Empire, with fires exacerbated by hot conditions and dry vegetation.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 984127. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.