Heat — Northwest Valley, Arizona

2019-08-22 · Northwest Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

One indirect fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

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 931102. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.