Heat — Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys, Arizona
2020-08-10 · Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Above normal temperatures around 105 degrees occurred in southeast Pima County causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on August 10th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one adult male just east of the Baboquivari Mountains.
Wider weather episode
Hot temperatures were experienced on August 8th with high temperatures just over 105 degrees in southeast Pima County. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male just east of the Baboquivari Mountains.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 919147. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.