Excessive Heat — Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Arizona

2019-06-11 to 2019-06-13 · Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure over the Desert Southwest allowed for temperatures to reach Excessive Heat Warning conditions toward the middle part of the month. The heat resulted in 8 direct fatalities according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 923418. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.