Heat in Northwest Valley, Arizona

Heat June 24, 2024 · Northwest Valley, Arizona

Death

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

A ridge of high pressure over the southwest CONUS led to temperatures climbing above normal as highs in Phoenix approached or exceeded 110 degrees each afternoon. The hottest day during this time in Phoenix occurred on the 24th with a high of 112 degrees. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 16 heat-associated fatalities occurred during this period.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1297541. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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