Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona
2025-09-08 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
High temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 4 degrees above normal, causing Low HeatRisk. The Sells RAWS 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 Sells.
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 1293514. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.