Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

2021-06-27 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

Event narrative

Temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal, from 104 to 108, occurred on the Tohono O'odham Nation causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on June 27. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for two males and one female found in different locations of the desert.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures in the 100s occurred on June 27 on the Tohono O'odham Nation. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for three persons found in the desert.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 970506. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.