Excessive Heat in Tonopah Desert, Arizona

Excessive Heat July 19, 2020 · Tonopah Desert, Arizona

The wider storm

Strong high pressure led to temperatures climbing near to slightly above 110 degrees during a several day period for the latter part of July. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 31 heat-associated fatalities occurred during this time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 992839. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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