Excessive Heat in Tonopah Desert, Arizona

Excessive Heat July 15, 2019 – July 16, 2019 · Tonopah Desert, 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 929013. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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