Excessive Heat in Tonto Basin, Arizona

Excessive Heat July 15, 2019 – July 16, 2019 · Tonto Basin, Arizona

The wider storm

Strong high pressure over the Desert Southwest led to the hottest temperatures of the month with excessive heat warning conditions being met across the region. The deadly heat resulted in 9 fatalities (8 direct and 1 indirect) according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 929010. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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