Heat — Tucson Metro Area, Arizona
2025-09-08 · Tucson Metro Area, Arizona
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 6 degrees above normal, causing Low HeatRisk. The Tucson International Airport reached a high temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for two individuals in Tucson.
Wider weather episode
Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were wide ranging from 6 degrees below normal to 6 degrees above normal with Low HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for 4 individuals.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1293513. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.