Heat — Gila Bend, Arizona

2021-09-10 · Gila Bend, Arizona

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

A strong area of high pressure centered over the Great Basin migrated east over the Four Corners region, allowing for temperatures to warm up above 110 degrees on the 9th. The official high temperature in Phoenix on the 9th topped out at 111 degrees. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 4 heat-associated fatalities occurred between the 9th and 10th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1077525. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.