Excessive Heat — Western Pima County, Arizona

2024-07-05 to 2024-07-07 · Western Pima County, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures about 6 to 10 degrees above normal were experienced in western Pima County, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures 6 to 10 degrees degrees above normal were experienced across southeast Arizona resulting in major Heat Risk. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that heat was the primary cause of death in two individuals and a contributing factor in the death of seven individuals in Tucson.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1193813. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.