Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

2021-07-06 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

Event narrative

Temperatures 5 degrees above normal around 105 degrees, occurred on the Tohono O'odham Nation 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 three males found in the desert, two near Sells and one near Vamori.

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 976592. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.