Heat — Northwest Valley, Arizona

2018-08-19 · 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

High pressure over the Desert Southwest allowed for temperatures to climb to dangerous levels on the 18th and 19th of August. Four heat-associated fatalities (three direct and one indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 867273. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.