Excessive Heat in Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona

Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 6 degrees above normal with Major HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was the primary factor in the cause of death for 2 individuals, one in Benson and one in Hereford. A Sierra Vista CWOP site recorded a high temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were 3 to 8 degrees above normal with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 5 individuals, with 4 having heat as the primary factor and 1 as a secondary factor in their deaths. Additionally, an Extreme Heat Warning was in effect for portions of Southeastern Arizona including the Tucson Metro, Southeast Pinal County, the Upper San Pedro River Valley, and the Upper Gila River Valley from June 23rd to June 25th.