Heat — Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys, Arizona

2021-06-06 to 2021-06-07 · Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys, Arizona

Event narrative

Hot temperatures, 5 to 10 degrees above normal, were experienced on June 6-7 with high temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 degrees, causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for three males found in the desert, one on the Tohono O'odham Nation near Vamori, one near Arivaca, and another north of Amado.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 degrees were experienced on June 6-7 in the lower elevations of southern Pima County. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for three males found in the desert, one on the Tohono O'odham Nation and 2 in southeast Pima County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 970490. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.