Excessive Heat in Tonopah Desert, Arizona

Excessive Heat August 3, 2019 – August 5, 2019 · Tonopah Desert, Arizona

The wider storm

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 931011. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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