Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

2023-08-13 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures around 5 degrees above normal caused the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on the Tohono O'odham Nation where temperatures topped out around 100 degrees. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined heat to be the primary cause of death for one individual found in the desert near Newfield, close to the International Border.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures around 5 degrees above normal August 13 in Pima County caused the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined the heat was the primary cause of death for one individual found in the desert on the Tohono O'odham Nation near the International Border.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1138718. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.