Heat — Central Phoenix, Arizona

2023-06-06 · Central Phoenix, Arizona

Event narrative

One indirect 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

Shortwave ridging over the region ahead of an approaching upper level low resulted in afternoon temperatures in Phoenix climbing upwards of 5 degrees above normal in early June. The warmest day in Phoenix during this time occurred on the 5th with a recorded high of 107 degrees. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, three heat-associated fatalities occurred during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1209352. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.