Excessive Heat — Gila Bend, Arizona

2020-05-06 to 2020-05-07 · Gila Bend, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure over the Desert Southwest led to temperatures climb well above normal as afternoon high temperatures topped out above 100 degrees. On the 6th, Phoenix reached 106 degrees, tying the daily record high for the date. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, one heat-associated fatality occurred during this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 985821. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.