Heat — Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

2024-06-25 · Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal were experienced in eastern Cochise County June 25, causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached. The high in Douglas was 99 degrees. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary factor in the death of two individuals found near Douglas.

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 1179604. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.