Excessive Heat — Greater Phoenix Area, Arizona

2008-08-01 to 2008-08-03 · Greater Phoenix Area, Arizona

Event narrative

Very warm temperatures were reported throughout Maricopa County. Low temperatures in Phoenix for the first three days of August were records: 95, 91 and 89 degrees. There were 2 heat-related deaths reported in the county during this period.

Wider weather episode

Minimum temperatures in Phoenix for the first three days of August were the warmest on record.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 132184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.