Excessive Heat in Gila Bend, Arizona

Excessive Heat July 6, 2023 – July 10, 2023 · Gila Bend, Arizona

The wider storm

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 1217776. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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