Excessive Heat — Northwest Deserts, Arizona

2024-10-01 to 2024-10-04 · Northwest Deserts, Arizona

Event narrative

Excessive Heat Warning criteria were reached on the first four days of the month. The event began in September.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure remained entrenched over the Desert Southwest, leading to more daily and annual records for heat. The episode began in September.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216389. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.