Excessive Heat — Joshua Tree Np West, California

2020-08-13 to 2020-08-20 · Joshua Tree Np West, California

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure over the region allowed for temperatures to reach excessive heat conditions for multiple days across southeast California. A heat-caused fatality was reported in Joshua Tree National Park on the 20th after an individual's vehicle became disabled along an unmaintained road intended for 4x4 vehicles.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 992984. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.