Excessive Heat — Gila Bend, Arizona

2018-06-21 to 2018-06-23 · Gila Bend, Arizona

Wider weather episode

A heatwave developed across the region, resulting in excessive heat warning conditions across parts of central and southern Arizona, with 3 direct fatalities due to the heat reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864393. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.