Another Historic Heat Wave Predicted for the Summer

NO ONE IS IMMUNE TO HEAT ILLNESS

Predictions are that Phoenix, indeed all of Arizona, will again break records with high temperatures this summer.

In the mid-2010s, Maricopa reported 60-180 heat deaths per year. 2020 had a 70% increase over 2019. The numbers grew every year since.  645 people suffered heat related deaths in Maricopa County in 2023.

GOOD News!

The count dropped in 2024 to 602 deaths.

It dropped again, an amazing 30%, to 427 in 2025!

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What Is Heat Illness?

Heat-related illnesses are progressive, ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening conditions.

• Heat cramps are the earliest sign of heat illness. These are hard, tense and painful muscle cramps of the hands, calves, feet, thighs or arms.
• Heat exhaustion can occur as a result of a rising internal temperature and dehydration. Signs of heat exhaustion include nausea, dizziness, muscle cramps, presyncope, headache, fatigue and heavy sweating.
• Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency with a fatality rate of up to 71%. Therefore, it requires immediate medical attention and intervention.