Heat — Death Valley National Park, California
2009-07-26 · Death Valley National Park, California
1
Direct deaths
3
Injuries
Event narrative
A group of seven tourists walked out into a dunes area in Death Valley National Park during the heat of the day. As they returned to their vehicles, one collapsed and died. Three others were treated for heat-related illnesses.
Wider weather episode
A woman died of heat-related causes in Death Valley National Park.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 178566. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.