Heat — Central Phoenix, Arizona

2023-06-17 · Central Phoenix, 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

Shortwave ridging over the Desert Southwest led to temperatures climb several degrees above normal during the middle part of June. High temperatures in Phoenix peaked on the 18th at 109 degrees. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, two heat-associated fatalities occurred during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1209354. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.