Excessive Heat — Tonto Basin, Arizona

2019-08-27 to 2019-08-28 · Tonto Basin, 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 931135. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.