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Excessive Heat — Northwest Valley, Arizona

August 19, 2018 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Northwest Valley

Event narrative (NOAA)

Hot temperatures during the latter half of August were enough to result in additional fatalities for the month. Phoenix Sky Harbor airport recorded temperatures reaching 108 degrees on August 19th and 20th, which is above seasonal normal values. According to Maricopa County Department of Public Health, there were 18 heat-associated (5 direct and 13 indirect) during this time. Unfortunately, the Maricopa County Department of Health was unable to provide details such as age, gender or circumstances regarding the deaths.

Other notable excessive heat events in Arizona

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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