Heat — Western Pima County, Arizona

2021-07-06 · Western Pima County, Arizona

Event narrative

Temperatures 5 degrees above normal near 110 degrees, occurred in western Pima County causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on July 6. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male found in the desert west of Ajo.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures around 105 degrees on the Tohono O'odham Nation and 110 in western Pima County were experienced on July 6. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for four males found in the desert.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 976591. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.