Excessive Heat — Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

2024-06-11 to 2024-06-13 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures 8 to 12 degrees above normal were experienced in the Upper Gila River Valley, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Safford topped out at as high as 111 degrees on June 12.

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 1179692. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.