sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
As an upper level ridge built in over the region, very warm and humid air moved into the area with heat indices 105+ for 5 straight days.

Heat in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUL-19 13:30:00 to 21-JUL-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures were in the low to mid 90s for July 17th through 21st. Peak heat index values of 100-110 degrees were common during the afternoon and early evening for Madison County each day.

Heat in RANDOLPH, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUL-19 13:00:00 to 21-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures were in the upper 80s to low 90s for July 17th through 21st. Peak heat index values of 100-110 degrees were common during the afternoon and early evening for Randolph County each day.

Heat in ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUL-19 13:30:00 to 21-JUL-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures were in the low to mid 90s for July 17th through 21st. Peak heat index values of 100-110 degrees were common during the afternoon and early evening for St. Clair County each day.

Heat in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUL-19 12:30:00 to 20-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures were in the low to mid 90s for July 17th through 20th. Peak heat index values of 100-110 degrees were common during the afternoon and early evening for Adams County each day.

Heat in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUL-19 12:00:00 to 20-JUL-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures were in the low 90s for July 17th through 20th. Peak heat index values of 100-110 degrees were common during the afternoon and early evening for Pike County each day.

Heat in MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUL-19 13:30:00 to 21-JUL-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures were in the upper 80s to low 90s for July 17th through 21st. Peak heat index values of 100-110 degrees were common during the afternoon and early evening for Montgomery County each day.

Heat in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 17-JUL-19 13:00:00 to 21-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High temperatures were in the upper 80s to low 90s for July 17th through 21st. Peak heat index values of 100-110 degrees were common during the afternoon and early evening for Marion County each day.
A severe thunderstorm produced hail to quarter size in the Sturgis area. One to two inches of heavy rain over saturated ground caused flooding across parts of eastern Lawrence County into the Sturgis area.

Flood in LAWRENCE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-19 01:30:00 to 06-JUL-19 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding continued across the area from heavy rainfall. Runoff from additional rainfall during the afternoon and evening of July 5 kept creek levels high into the morning hours on July 6.

Flash Flood in MEADE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 04-JUL-19 21:50:00 to 05-JUL-19 01:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: STURGIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 639.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extensive flooding occurred along Bear Butte Creek in Boulder Canyon through Sturgis to Fort Meade. Highway 34 was covered with water at the S-curve between Sturgis and Fort Meade, the Sturgis city park was completely underwater, and the 7th Street bridge at Bear Butte Creek was inundated. The Sly Street crossing, West Woodland Drive, and Blanche Street were damaged, as well as almost all the other crossings over Bear Butte Creek in Sturgis.

Flood in MEADE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-19 01:30:00 to 06-JUL-19 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: STURGIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding continued across much of the area from heavy rainfall. Runoff from additional rainfall on July 5 kept creek levels high into July 6.

Hail in MEADE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 04-JUL-19 17:45:00 to 04-JUL-19 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: STURGIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 04-JUL-19 20:00:00 to 05-JUL-19 01:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 297.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred along Bear Butte Creek in Boulder Canyon near the Boulder Canyon Golf Club. A landslide occurred on Galena Road and culverts were blocked by water and debris. Ruby Flats Road and Englewood Road were flooded, as well as a portion of Two Bit Road and Yellow Creek Road.
A severe thunderstorm moved across the southern Black Hills from Wyoming before eventually weakening across the southwestern South Dakota plains. The storm produced large hail over portions of Custer County. Heavy rain also produced flooding in the Dewey area.

Hail in CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-JUL-19 16:31:00 to 03-JUL-19 16:31:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEWEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-JUL-19 17:15:00 to 03-JUL-19 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BUFFALO GAP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flood in CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-JUL-19 17:25:00 to 04-JUL-19 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEWEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding in Dewey. Red Creek covered Dewey Road with four to five feet of water. Additional flooding occurred along Line Creek and Pass Creek, with water over portions of Pass Creek Well and Pilger Mountain Roads.

Tornado in CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-JUL-19 15:30:00 to 03-JUL-19 15:44:00 (MST-7)
Location: DEWEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A tornado touched down in Wyoming and continued into western South Dakota. No damage was reported.

Hail in CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-JUL-19 17:00:00 to 03-JUL-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PRINGLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A lone  thunderstorm moved across the western Uinta Basin and produced a severe wind gust near Duchesne.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUCHESNE, UTAH
From 16-SEP-19 19:20:00 to 16-SEP-19 19:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: DUCHESNE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The US-40 @ Starvation sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 65 mph.
A storm system moving through northern Utah produced a few high wind gusts from downslope flow over terrain during the morning of September 8. By the afternoon, scattered thunderstorms developed, most of which remained below severe levels. However, one storm produced a microburst in Big Cottonwood Canyon that was sensed by 3 weather stations.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 08-SEP-19 04:50:00 to 08-SEP-19 07:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The SR-201 at I-80 sensor recorded wind gusts of 58 mph, 61 mph, and 63 mph during the morning.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 08-SEP-19 06:15:00 to 08-SEP-19 06:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Vernon Hill sensor measured winds gusts of 63 mph and 66 mph during the morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 08-SEP-19 13:10:00 to 08-SEP-19 13:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: COTTONWOOD HGTS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The S-Turns-Big Cottonwood Canyon sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 08-SEP-19 13:00:00 to 08-SEP-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: COTTONWOOD HGTS
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Torpedo Hill - Big Cottonwood Canyon sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 79 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 08-SEP-19 13:10:00 to 08-SEP-19 13:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: MT OLYMPUS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The PC025-Big Cottonwood sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
A storm brought heavy snow to the northern Utah mountains.

Heavy Snow in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 12-DEC-19 06:00:00 to 14-DEC-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals included 30 inches at Alta Ski Area, 19 inches at Solitude Mountain Resort, 18 inches in Provo Canyon, and 18 inches at Canyons Village.

Heavy Snow in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 13-DEC-19 00:00:00 to 14-DEC-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Clear Creek SNOTEL received 1.9 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 15 inches of snow, and the Daniels-Strawberry SNOTEL received 1.8 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 14 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 12-DEC-19 05:00:00 to 14-DEC-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals included 28 inches at Snowbasin Resort and 19 inches at Powder Mountain. In addition, the Tony Grove SNOTEL received 4 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 28 inches of snow, and the Ben Lomond Peak SNOTEL received 5 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 35 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 12-DEC-19 12:00:00 to 14-DEC-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Trial Lake SNOTEL received 2.3 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 18 inches of snow, and the Hayden Fork SNOTEL received 2 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 16 inches of snow. In addition, a CoCoRaHS station 10 miles east southeast of Heber City reported 14 inches of snow.
As a storm system moved across the region, a line of strong to severe storms developed. There were numerous reports of damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLE, MISSOURI
From 18-MAY-19 16:35:00 to 18-MAY-19 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUGENE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A line of storms moved from southwest to northeast across Cole County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 18-MAY-19 17:00:00 to 18-MAY-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAINWRIGHT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto a road two miles east of Wainwright.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 18-MAY-19 17:19:00 to 18-MAY-19 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds blew over a semi on the Kingdom City overpass at the I-70, U.S. 54 exit. No injuries were reported. Also, several large trees were blown down, one of which blocked a road in Fulton.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUDRAIN, MISSOURI
From 18-MAY-19 17:35:00 to 18-MAY-19 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEXICO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 18-MAY-19 17:40:00 to 18-MAY-19 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm winds uprooted a large cedar tree and broke the tops out of several other trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, MISSOURI
From 18-MAY-19 16:40:00 to 18-MAY-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: META
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew down at least 8 large trees across the county as well as numerous large tree limbs,in several towns including Loose Creek and Rich Fountain.
Significant amounts of tropical moisture spread north and into south central Arizona on September 23rd; the moisture interacted with a strong upper low west of Phoenix to produce numerous showers and thunderstorms during the morning and afternoon hours. Many of the storms generated very heavy rain which led to multiple episodes of flash flooding. However, there were a few storms that became severe, due to favorable environmental conditions including elevated instability and strong wind shear with height. In addition to the typical monsoonal weather hazards such as gusty outflow winds, one of the storms managed to produce a weak tornado, which is very unusual for southern Arizona. The tornado formed near New River around noon, and actually produced modest damage. The tornado stayed on the ground for nearly one mile. No injuries were reported but the tornado generated significant media attention due to its rarity.

Tornado in MARICOPA, ARIZONA
From 23-SEP-19 12:06:00 to 23-SEP-19 12:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: NEW RIVER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous showers and thunderstorms continued to develop across the northern portion of the greater Phoenix area during late morning and early afternoon hours on September 23rd. In addition to the locally heavy rain, one particularly strong storm generated a weak tornado, due in part to abnormally high levels of wind shear in the atmosphere. The tornado occurred roughly 5 miles to the southeast of New River. According to the results of a National Weather Service storm survey, the EF0 tornado stayed on the ground for about 2 minutes, with a path length of nearly one mile. The path was about 100 yards wide. The tornado uprooted a number of trees and also caused some roof damage. There were no injuries reported. Additionally, witnesses reported at least 3 funnel clouds associated with the tornado.

Tornado in PINAL, ARIZONA
From 23-SEP-19 18:23:00 to 23-SEP-19 18:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: STANFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms continued to develop across the central deserts during the afternoon hours on September 23rd. In addition to producing very heavy rain, one exceptionally strong storm actually produced a weak tornado between Stanfield and Casa Grande during the late afternoon. Atmospheric conditions were especially favorable for weak tornadoes, given the elevated instability combined with much stronger than normal wind shear with height. In this case, a trained spotter viewed the weak landspout tornado over an open field; it quickly dissipated near State Route 84 and Midway Road. The tornado occurred at approximately 1825MST. Fortunately the tornado did not produce any damage or injuries.
Scattered thunderstorms developed across portions of La Paz County on September 23rd, beginning in the morning and continuing into the afternoon. Many of the storms produced intense rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain resulted in episodes of late morning flash flooding across the central portion of the county and north of Interstate 10. At 1100MST local county officials reported that flash flooding forced the closure of Plomosa Road between Highways 95 and 72. Flash flooding also resulted in the closure of Highway 72 southeast of Bouse between mile markers 17 and 38. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for the area beginning at 1015MST. No accidents were reported due to the flash flooding. In 2020, the Arizona Department of Transportation was awarded $10.7 million from the Federal Highway Administration to support the repair of roads and bridges damaged due to the numerous flash flooding events that occurred across Arizona on the 23rd.

Flash Flood in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 23-SEP-19 10:15:00 to 23-SEP-19 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: UTTING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across portions of La Paz County during the late morning hours, and they continued into the afternoon. The stronger storms generated intense rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain resulted in flash flooding which affected central portions of the county including areas around the town of Bouse. According to local county officials, at 1100MST flash flooding 9 miles southeast of Bouse forced the closure of Highway 72 between mile markers 17 and 38. A Flash Flood Warning had been issued at 1015MST and was in effect at the time of the flooding. No accidents were reported.

Flash Flood in LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 23-SEP-19 10:15:00 to 23-SEP-19 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRENDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across portions of La Paz County during the morning hours on September 23rd, and they continued into the afternoon. The stronger storms generated intense rainfall with peak rain rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The heavy rain led to episodes of flash flooding across central portions of the county and north of Interstate 10. According to local county officials, at 1100MST flash flooding resulted in the closure of Plomosa Road between Highways 95 and 72, roughly 6 miles to the southwest of Bouse. A Flash Flood Warning had been issued at 1015MST and was in effect at the time of the flooding. No accidents were reported.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the southwest deserts, including the deserts northeast of Yuma, during the morning hours on September 23rd. The stronger storms generated very heavy rain with peak rain rates well in excess of one inch per hour. The heavy rain resulted in an episode of flash flooding that occurred northeast of Yuma and along Highway 95. At 1100MST local county officials reported that flash flooding caused the closure of Highway 95 between mile markers 61 and 62, about 18 miles north of the town of Ligurta. There were no reports of accidents due to the flash flooding. In 2020, the Arizona Department of Transportation was awarded $10.7 million from the Federal Highway Administration to support the repair of roads and bridges damaged due to the numerous flash flooding events that occurred across Arizona on the 23rd.

Flash Flood in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 23-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 23-SEP-19 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DOME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the southwest deserts during the morning hours on September 23rd. Some of the stronger storms generated locally heavy rains that continued into the afternoon hours. Peak rain rates were well in excess of one inch per hour and the heavy rain resulted in an episode of flash flooding that occurred to the northeast of Yuma. According to a county official, at 1100MST flash flooding occurring 18 miles north of the town of Ligurta resulted in the closure of Highway 95 between mile markers 61 and 62. A Flash Flood Warning was not in effect at the time of the flooding. No accidents were reported due to the flash flooding.
A weak upper low sparked thunderstorms that produced a couple landspout tornadoes on the 16th.

Tornado in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUN-19 13:19:00 to 16-JUN-19 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMEGA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A second simultaneous landspout tornado was observed to the east-southeast of Omega. No damage is known to have occurred and the location is estimated.

Tornado in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUN-19 16:50:00 to 16-JUN-19 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A brief landspout tornado estimated to be about a mile south-southeast of Wayne was observed by a storm chaser. There was no known damage.

Tornado in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 16-JUN-19 13:18:00 to 16-JUN-19 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMEGA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A landspout tornado was observed to the east-southeast of Omega and west of Kingfisher. No known damage occurred and the tornado location is estimated.
An extremely unstable environment led to widespread severe weather across Texas and Oklahoma on the 20th into the morning of the 21st.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-19 23:25:00 to 20-MAY-19 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOX CITY
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

West Texas mesonet station.

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 21-MAY-19 00:31:00 to 21-MAY-19 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELECTRA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reports nickel size hail at Highway 25 and 287.

Hail in WICHITA, TEXAS
From 21-MAY-19 00:41:00 to 21-MAY-19 00:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BAYLOR, TEXAS
From 20-MAY-19 21:53:00 to 20-MAY-19 21:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEYMOUR
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Various damage around Seymour. Roof of press box blown off and landed onto high school football field, fence damage around the stadium, one tree uprooted in town, awning blown off mechanic's shop in town.
A cold front initiated isolated severe thunderstorms with hail on the 22nd.

Hail in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 22-JUN-19 16:15:00 to 22-JUN-19 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMORITA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Very strong high pressure aloft developed over the desert southwest resulting in excessive heat over the lower Arizona desert on August 20 and 21. Temperatures cooled down several degrees on Thursday the 22nd, but still remained above seasonal normal and the very hot temperatures still proved to dangerous to unprepared individuals. The high in Phoenix on Thursday reached 110 degrees, with a high of 106 reported in Apache Junction. A group of hikers from Kansas attempted to hike a trail in Lost Dutchman State Park east of Phoenix during the afternoon hours when the extreme heat forced the rescue of 44 hikers. One of the hikers called the Pinal County Sheriff's Office via 911 at 1930MST. Search and rescue units arrived and helped escort the hikers to safety. Several of the hikers were overcome by heat; two were taken out by helicopter and two others by vehicle. It was believed that the hikers belonged to a fitness group.

Heat in APACHE JUNCTION/GOLD CANYON, ARIZONA
From 22-AUG-19 10:00:00 to 22-AUG-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Very hot temperatures developed again across the lower deserts of south central Arizona on the 22nd; the high in Phoenix reached 110 degrees and Apache Junction hit 106. Although the heat fell below excessive heat thresholds, it was still significant enough to cause problems for unprepared individuals. According to an online news article, a group of hikers from Kansas attempted to hike a trail in Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, during the afternoon and early evening hours. The hikers became overcome by the heat; at 1930MST the Pinal County Sheriff's Office received a call from one of the hikers asking for help. Search and rescue units arrived and escorted the group to safety. Several hikers were overcome by the heat and needed to be evacuated; 2 were flown out by helicopter and 2 by vehicle. The hikers were believed to be from a fitness group.