Heat — Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

2021-05-06 · Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

Event narrative

Temperatures around 10 degrees above normal, near 95, occurred in southern Cochise County causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on May 6. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one female found a few days later near the International Border west of Douglas, but the exact date of the fatality was undetermined.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures were experienced on May 6 with high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s in southern Cochise County. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one female found north of the International Border west of Douglas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 963050. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.