Heat — Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

2025-08-17 · Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

Event narrative

High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 1 degree above normal, causing Moderate HeatRisk. The Tucson International Airport ASOS reached a high temperature of 98 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for an individual in Tucson.

Wider weather episode

Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona ranged from 5 degrees below normal to 3 degrees above normal with Low to Moderate HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 4 individuals. Heat was the contributing factor for 3 individuals and 1 was heat caused.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291523. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.