Excessive Heat — Gila River Valley, Arizona

2019-08-13 to 2019-08-16 · Gila River Valley, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure centered over the Desert Southwest led to excessive heat warning conditions and multiple heat-associated fatalities across the Phoenix metro during the middle part of August. Eight fatalities (7 direct and 1 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 931048. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.