Excessive Heat — Western Pima County, Arizona

2024-06-10 to 2024-06-13 · Western Pima County, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures 8 to 12 degrees above normal were experienced in western Pima County, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Ajo topped out at as high as 113 degrees on June 13.

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 1179687. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.