Heat — Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona
2020-08-23 · Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Temperatures 5 to 9 degrees above normal in the upper 90s occurred in southwest Cochise County causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on August 23rd. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male near the San Pedro River just north of the International Border.
Wider weather episode
Hot temperatures were experienced on August 23rd with high temperatures in the upper 90s in southwest Cochise County. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 919180. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.