Heat — Tucson Metro Area, Arizona
2025-08-28 · Tucson Metro Area, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 2 degrees above normal, causing Low HeatRisk. The Tucson International Airport reached a high temperature of 100 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 were 6 to 10 degrees below normal with Low HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 3 individuals. Heat was the primary factor for two people and one was heat contributed.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1291538. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.