Heat — Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

2024-06-10 to 2024-06-13 · Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

Event narrative

Very hot temperatures about 6 degrees above normal. A high temperature of 101 occurred in Pearce-Sunsites on June 10 with Moderate Heat Risk. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary factor in the death of one individual found outside near their residence in Elfrida on June 10.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal were experienced across much of southeast Arizona June 10-13. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for two individuals, one in Cochise County and another in Tucson. Additionally, the Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for another individual.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1179522. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.