Heat — Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona
2021-07-10 · Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal near 100 degrees, occurred in southern Cochise County causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on July 10. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male found in the desert near Palominas and another in the Leslie Canyon area.
Wider weather episode
Hot temperatures around 100 degrees in southern Cochise County were experienced on July 6. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for two males found in the desert.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 976593. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.