A strong upper level ridge of high pressure over the Great Plains retrograded westward to the western United States, leading to excessive heat conditions across the region. High temperatures observed at Phoenix Sky Harbor for the end of the month reached between 109-117 degrees with record highs in Phoenix set on the 27-29th. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, there were 35 heat-associated fatalities that occurred during this time.

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Twenty heat-associated fatalities (10 direct and 10 indirect) 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 SCOTTSDALE/PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One indirect 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 NORTH PHOENIX/GLENDALE, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Six heat-associated fatalities (3 direct and 3 indirect) 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 BUCKEYE/AVONDALE, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Five heat-associated fatalities (2 direct and 3 indirect) 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 AGUILA VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in GILA BEND, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CAVE CREEK/NEW RIVER, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in NEW RIVER MESA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 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 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in NORTHWEST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in DEER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 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 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in TONOPAH DESERT, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in RIO VERDE/SALT RIVER, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in WEST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-23 00:00:00 to 25-AUG-23 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One indirect 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 EAST VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two heat-associated fatalities (1 direct and 1 indirect) 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 SOUTH MOUNTAIN/AHWATUKEE, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SUPERIOR, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 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 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 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 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in PARKER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in KOFA, ARIZONA
From 28-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in SONORAN DESERT NATL MONUMENT, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Excessive Heat in YUMA, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 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 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 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 26-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 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 28-AUG-23 10:00:00 to 30-AUG-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official