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1/ There is much discussion on Twitter regarding the Preliminary Record of 130° degrees measured at @DeathValleyNPS on 16 August.
This thread will serve to answer some questions regarding the measurement.
#DeathValley #Climate #CAwx
This thread will serve to answer some questions regarding the measurement.
#DeathValley #Climate #CAwx
2/ Death Valley recorded a high temperature of 129.9° F @ 3:41 PM PDT on Sun, Aug 16, 2020.
If verified, it will be the hottest official temperature since July of 1913. More on this topic later. Keep reading.
If verified, it will be the hottest official temperature since July of 1913. More on this topic later. Keep reading.
4/ This temperature was measured @NatlParkService Visitors Center in Furnace Creek using a @NWS owned automated observation system. The elevation of this equipment is -193 feet (193 ft below sea level)
5/ The temperature sensor is rated up to 158° degrees F and measures at 0.018° degrees F accuracy.
The equipment is maintained regularly by @NWSVegas Electronic Technicians. Preliminary findings indicate it was in proper working condition at the time of the observation.
The equipment is maintained regularly by @NWSVegas Electronic Technicians. Preliminary findings indicate it was in proper working condition at the time of the observation.
6/ This high temperature is considered preliminary pending a formal review. A Climate Extremes Committee of experts will be formed to verify the validity of the 130° F reading
This process will take some time. An announcement will be once it is completed
This process will take some time. An announcement will be once it is completed
7/ If validate the 130° F yesterday would tie for the 3rd most reliably measured, all-time global high temperature and will be the hottest temperature officially verified since July of 1913, also at Death Valley.
134°F - Jul 10, 1913
131°F - Jul 13, 1913
130°F - Jul 12, 1913
134°F - Jul 10, 1913
131°F - Jul 13, 1913
130°F - Jul 12, 1913
8/ The observations from 1913 were also recorded at Furnace Creek (formerly Greenland Ranch). It is important to stress that the above-listed records (other than yesterday’s recording) are considered official @WMO World records.
9/ We are in the midst of a long-duration extreme heat event. Another run at 130°+ temperatures in Death Valley remains possible
You can track real-time observation & forecasts at @NWSVegas Death Valley Recreation Page.
Here: http://t.ly/Kt2A
You can track real-time observation & forecasts at @NWSVegas Death Valley Recreation Page.
Here: http://t.ly/Kt2A
