Excessive Heat — Central La Paz, Arizona

2020-05-27 to 2020-05-29 · Central La Paz, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure building over the Southwest at the end of May led to several days of excessive heat warning conditions as temperatures approached and exceeded 110 degrees. On the 29th, Phoenix topped out at 112 degrees, tying the daily high temperature record for the date. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, five heat-associated fatalities occurred during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 986220. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.