Heat — Northwest Valley, Arizona

2021-09-05 · Northwest Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

Two indirect fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure centered over the Great Basin resulted in temperatures climbing above normal during the first part of September. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 15 heat-associated deaths occurred during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1077502. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.