Excessive Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

2022-06-16 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

Event narrative

Very hot high temperatures near 110 degrees occurred and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one individual found in the desert near Ali Chukson.

Wider weather episode

Very hot temperatures 7 to 10 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of southeast Arizona June 16, with high temperatures near record levels. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one individual found in the desert.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1040241. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.