Heat — Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

2024-08-18 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures about 3 to 5 degrees above normal were experienced in the Safford area on August 18. The high in Safford was 100 degrees and moderate Heat Risk category was reached. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for an individual in Safford on August 18.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures about 3 to 5 degrees above normal were experienced across portions of Southeast Arizona on August 18th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for an individual in Safford on August 18.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1218392. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.