Heat in Northwest Valley, Arizona

Heat August 5, 2021 · Northwest Valley, Arizona

Death

What the National Weather Service wrote

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

The wider storm

A strong ridge of high pressure over the Desert Southwest resulted in excessive heat conditions as temperatures climbed well above normal. The hottest day in Phoenix occurred on the 4th with a high of 115 degrees. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 25 heat-associated fatalities occurred during this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1071565. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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