[californiadisasters] On This Date In CA Weather History (July 1)

1994: An isolated thunderstorm hit Escondido with 0.74" of rain, the greatest daily amount on record for July.

1985: A heat wave that started on 6.30 continued on this day and ended on 7.3.
On this day it was 110° in Santa Ana, the highest temperature on record for July and the fourth hottest day on record.
It was also 101° in Lompoc, setting a record high temperature for July.

1950: 109°at Fresno, day 3 of 11 day streak of 100° or better.
Farmers nearby had "worst burning of grapes in past 40 years" even though heat was not that unusual for this time of year.

Source: NWS Hanford & San Diego

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