Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

2022-09-05 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot high temperatures around 105 degrees, or 4 to 6 degrees above normal, occurred on September 5 causing the Moderate 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 Route 1 in the far western part of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures 4 to 6 degrees above normal were experienced across Pima County on September 5 and 6. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one individual found in the desert on the Tohono O'odham Nation and was a contributing factor for one individual in Marana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1058367. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.