Excessive Heat — Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Arizona

2019-08-30 to 2019-08-31 · Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Arizona

Wider weather episode

The Desert Southwest remained under the influence of high pressure at the end of August, leading to excessive heat warning conditions across the region. Three fatalities (2 direct and 1 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 931177. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.