Excessive Heat — Tonopah Desert, Arizona

2019-07-11 to 2019-07-12 · Tonopah Desert, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure centered near the Four Corners led to excessive heat warning conditions across the Phoenix metro area during the middle part of the month. The deadly heat led to 11 fatalities (10 direct and 1 indirect) according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 928972. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.