Heat — East Valley, Arizona
2022-08-16 · East Valley, Arizona
1
Direct deaths
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
An upper level ridge over the western CONUS led to temperatures near to slightly above normal across Phoenix. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 8 heat-associated fatalities occurred during this time.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148951. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.