Excessive Heat — Western Pima County, Arizona

2024-07-23 · Western Pima County, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures 5 to 9 degrees degrees above normal were experienced across western Pima County resulting in major Heat Risk. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that heat was the primary cause of death of one individual found in the desert near Ajo on July 23.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures 4 to 9 degrees degrees above normal were experienced across portions of southeast Arizona resulting in moderate to major Heat Risk. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that heat was the primary cause of death of one individual found in the desert near Ajo on July 23, another just south of Tucson on July 24 and a third on July 25 in Nogales. Heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for two individuals in the Tucson area on July 24.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1201936. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.