Excessive Heat — Kofa, Arizona

2019-08-20 to 2019-08-21 · Kofa, 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 931093. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.