Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

2024-06-22 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures about 3 degrees above normal were experienced on the Tohono O'odham Nation June 22, causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached. Sells had a high of 99 degrees on June 22. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary factor in the death of one individual found in the desert near Topawa.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures typically 3 to 8 degrees above normal were experienced across southeast Arizona June 22-27. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for eight individuals found in the desert, one in Tucson and another in the Saddlebrooke area. Heat was determined to be a contributing factor in the death of two individuals, one in Tucson and the other in Cochise County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1179556. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.