Excessive Heat — Central La Paz, Arizona

2021-09-09 · Central La Paz, Arizona

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 1077697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.