Excessive Heat — Tonopah Desert, Arizona

2020-06-03 to 2020-06-04 · Tonopah Desert, Arizona

Wider weather episode

Strong high pressure developed over the region at the beginning of the month, leading to excessive heat conditions as temperatures soared near to above 110 degrees. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 10 heat-associated fatalities occurred during this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 990718. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.