Excessive Heat — Central Phoenix, Arizona

2023-07-06 to 2023-07-10 · Central Phoenix, Arizona

Event narrative

Fifteen heat-associated fatalities (5 direct and 10 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Wider weather episode

The Desert Southwest continued to remain under the influence of an upper level ridge of high pressure during the July 6-10th time period. As a result, high temperatures in Phoenix continued to reach or exceed 110 degrees each day with the 6th reaching a high of 115 degrees. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 25 heat-associated fatalities occurred during this time. One heat-associated fatality also occurred in southern Gila County during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1210470. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.