Strong high pressure centered near the Four Corners led to well above normal temperatures and excessive heat warning conditions across the region. Four direct fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. One of these fatalities was a 3 year old girl who was left in a hot vehicle for 2 to 3 hours as reported by local media.

Excessive Heat in SCOTTSDALE/PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 05-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 05-SEP-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Excessive Heat in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 03-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 03-SEP-19 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One direct fatality was reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender and circumstances unavailable.

Excessive Heat in AGUILA VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in NORTHWEST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SOUTH MOUNTAIN/AHWATUKEE, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST VALLEY/QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SCOTTSDALE/PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in DEER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in APACHE JUNCTION/GOLD CANYON, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in TONTO BASIN, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in PARKER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in GILA RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in NORTHWEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 04-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 04-SEP-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heat in EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-SEP-19 10:00:00 to 03-SEP-19 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hot temperatures on September 3rd stayed just below excessive heat warning thresholds but were still sufficient to cause a fatality when a 3 year old girl was left inside a car for a few hours during the late morning. The high temperature in Phoenix was about 109 degrees. According to a KTAR news report, a 3 year old was left in a car for 2 to 3 hours during late morning; rescue teams responded to a residential area near Higley and Elliot roads in Gilbert after more than one call was received about a child in a vehicle. Responders performed CPR on the girl, who was later taken to a hospital where she died.