Excessive Heat — Tonto Basin, Arizona

2018-09-14 to 2018-09-15 · Tonto Basin, Arizona

Wider weather episode

High pressure over the region allowed for temperatures to reach excessive heat warning conditions. Eight direct heat/excessive heat fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 867302. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.