Heat — Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona
2022-05-18 · Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Hot temperatures around 5 degrees above normal, in the mid to upper 90s, caused the moderate heat risk category to be reached on May 18. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one elderly individual found outdoors in Saint David.
Wider weather episode
Hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s were experienced in the lower elevations of southeast Arizona on May 18. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one elderly individual found outdoors in Saint David.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1131612. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.