Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

2024-07-15 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures typically 3 to 5 degrees above normal were experienced on the Tohono O'odham Nation resulting in moderate Heat Risk. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for an individual found in the desert on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures typically 3 to 5 degrees above normal were experienced across portions of southeast Arizona July 15. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for two individuals found in the desert on the Tohono O'odham Nation and near San Simon in Cochise County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195038. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.