Heat — Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona
2025-06-01 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 4 degrees below normal and a low temperature 8 degrees above normal, causing Low HeatRisk. The Black Hills RAWS near Bylas reached a high temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that the cause of death for an individual in Bylas to be heat contributed.
Wider weather episode
Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were near normal, causing Low HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that the cause of death for 2 individuals, one in Tucson was heat caused and one in Bylas was heat contributed.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1271094. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.