Heat — Northwest Valley, Arizona

2018-07-18 · Northwest Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

One indirect fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Wider weather episode

High pressure over the region allowed for temperatures to climb to dangerous levels during the middle part of the month. Nine heat-associated fatalities (7 direct and 2 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864892. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.