Excessive Heat — Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona

2024-06-22 · Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures about 6 degrees above normal were experienced in western Cochise County on June 22, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Benson had a high of 106 degrees on June 22. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was a contributing factor in the death of one individual found outside their residence in Benson.

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 1179594. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.