Excessive Heat — Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

2024-08-03 to 2024-08-04 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures about 7 to 11 degrees above normal were experienced in the Safford area, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures typically 7 to 11 degrees above normal were experienced across southeast Arizona August 3 and 4. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for two individuals in Tucson on August 3 and one individual found in the desert near Arivaca on August 4.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202259. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.