Excessive Heat in Gila Bend, Arizona

Excessive Heat July 23, 2018 – July 25, 2018 · Gila Bend, Arizona

The wider storm

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 865057. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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