Excessive Heat — Gila River Valley, Arizona

2018-09-08 · Gila River Valley, Arizona

Wider weather episode

High pressure over the region led to dangerous heat between September 8th through the 13th. Five direct heat fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 868300. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.