Heat — Northwest Valley, Arizona

2018-07-31 · Northwest Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

An area of high pressure centered over the Desert Southwest led to dangerous heat across the region. A total of 15 fatalities (9 direct and 6 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 864939. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.