Excessive Heat — Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

2024-06-06 to 2024-06-07 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures 8 to 10 degrees above normal were experienced in the Upper Gila River Valley on June 6 and June 7, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Safford Airport recorded highs of 110 degrees and 108 degrees for June 6 and June 7.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures 5 to 11 degrees degrees above normal were experienced across southeast Arizona. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that heat was a contributing factor in the death of one individual in Tucson on June 7 and another on June 8.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1179685. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.