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Excessive Heat in Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Arizona

Excessive Heat June 3, 2020 – June 4, 2020 · Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Arizona

The wider storm

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 990720. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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