Heat — Northwest Valley, Arizona

2019-07-13 · 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

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 928989. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.