Excessive Heat — Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Arizona

2019-08-27 to 2019-08-28 · Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Arizona

Wider weather episode

High pressure over the Desert Southwest led to above normal temperatures and excessive heat warning conditions across the region. The deadly heat led to 6 fatalities (4 direct and 2 indirect) according to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 931134. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.