Excessive Heat in Chiriaco Summit, California

Excessive Heat August 13, 2020 – August 20, 2020 · Chiriaco Summit, California

The wider storm

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 992988. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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