Heat — Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

2024-08-20 · Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures 3 to 6 degrees degrees above normal were experienced across southeast Arizona resulting in moderate Heat Risk. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that heat was the primary cause of death of one individual found in desert areas near Sam Simon in Cochise County.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures 3 to 6 degrees degrees above normal were experienced across southeast Arizona resulting in moderate Heat Risk. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that heat was the primary cause of death of two individuals found in desert areas. These individuals were in Sam Simon and Sells, respectively.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1209495. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.