A strong ridge of high pressure over the western CONUS resulted in excessive heat conditions across the Phoenix area for the end of August. Temperatures at Phoenix Sky Harbor topped out at 111 degrees on the 30th, while low temperatures near 90 degrees provided little overnight relief from the heat. Above normal temperatures continued into the start of September. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 9 heat-associated fatalities occurred during this event.

Excessive Heat in BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two direct fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Four direct fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, with their details, such as age, gender, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in KOFA, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST YUMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in DEER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 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, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in SCOTTSDALE/PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 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, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 29-AUG-22 00:00:00 to 29-AUG-22 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, circumstances, and exact location unavailable.

Excessive Heat in NORTHWEST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL LA PAZ, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 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 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 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 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in PARKER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 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 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 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 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in FOUNTAIN HILLS/EAST MESA, ARIZONA
From 30-AUG-22 10:00:00 to 31-AUG-22 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official