Heat — Western Pima County, Arizona

2020-07-24 · Western Pima County, Arizona

Event narrative

Above normal temperatures occurred in western Pima County on July 24th. High temperatures included 103 degrees at Ajo and 101 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death of the unidentified male found 20 miles west of Ajo.

Wider weather episode

Above normal temperatures occurred in southeast Arizona on July 24th with high temperatures just over 100 degrees in western Pima County. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for a male individual west of Ajo.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 912469. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.