Heat in East Valley, Arizona

Heat August 6, 2022 · East 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 ridge of high pressure centered over the Southwest led to slightly above normal temperatures with highs in Phoenix during this time peaking at 108 degrees on the 6th. Morning temperatures provided limited relief from the heat with lows in the mid to upper 80s. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 6 heat-associated fatalities occurred during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1148939. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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