Excessive Heat — New River Mesa, Arizona

2019-08-20 to 2019-08-21 · New River Mesa, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure centered near the Four Corners brought deadly heat and excessive heat warning conditions to the region. Eleven fatalities (9 direct and 2 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 931079. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.