Excessive Heat — Tonopah Desert, Arizona

2019-08-03 to 2019-08-05 · Tonopah Desert, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure centered over the Desert Southwest brought record breaking temperatures and excessive heat warning conditions to the region. The deadly heat resulted in 21 fatalities (17 direct and 4 indirect) according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 931011. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.