Heat — Northwest Valley, Arizona

2018-07-27 · Northwest Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

Two fatalities (one direct and one indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure building into the region resulted in excessive heat warning conditions across much of south-central and southwest Arizona. The deadly heatwave resulted in 25 fatalities (23 direct and 2 indirect) according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864910. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.