A large area of upper high pressure strengthened over the Desert Southwest region on July 21 and brought a period of dangerous heat to much of the area between July 21 and July 23. The ridge weakened by July 24 which allowed for a slight cooling trend to take place by July 25. Although temperatures remained above daily climatological normals for several days afterwards, temperatures remained below dangerous heat levels.

Excessive Heat in DELANO - WASCO - SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in HANFORD - CORCORAN - LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in VISALIA - PORTERVILLE - REEDLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in BUENA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH END SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in MARIPOSA - MADERA FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in FRESNO - TULARE FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH END SIERRA FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 22-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 116 degrees on July 21 and 22.

Excessive Heat in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 22-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 116 degrees on July 21 and 22.

Excessive Heat in MOJAVE DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 22-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 108 and 116 degrees on July 21 and 22.

Heat in MARIPOSA - MADERA LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 98 and 103 degrees on July 21 and between 100 and 105 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Heat in FRESNO - TULARE LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 98 and 103 degrees on July 21 and between 100 and 105 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Heat in SOUTH END OF THE LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 98 and 103 degrees on July 21 and between 100 and 105 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Heat in KERN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 22-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 98 and 103 degrees on July 22.

Heat in PIUTE - WALKER PASS (BASIN?), CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 22-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 98 and 103 degrees on July 22.

Heat in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 22-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 98 and 103 degrees on July 22.

Heat in GRAPEVINE, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 22-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 98 and 103 degrees on July 22.

Heat in FRAZIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 22-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 98 and 103 degrees on July 22.

Excessive Heat in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in LOS BANOS-DOS PALOS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in MERCED-MADERA-MENDOTA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in PLANADA-LEGRAND-SNELLING, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in COALINGA - AVENAL, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in WEST SIDE OF FRESNO AND KINGS COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in CARUTHERS - SAN JOAQUIN - SELMA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in FRESNO - CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.

Excessive Heat in BUTTONWILLOW- LOST HILLS - I5, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-23 10:00:00 to 23-JUL-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Daytime highs ranged between 101 and 106 degrees on July 21 and between 105 and 110 degrees on July 22 and 23.