Heat — Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

2021-07-21 · Tohono O Odham Nation, Arizona

Event narrative

Temperatures 5 to 9 degrees above normal of 100 to 105 degrees, occurred on the Tohono O'odham Nation causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on July 21. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male found in the desert near Ali Chugk and a contributing factor to one male found near Vamori.

Wider weather episode

Hot temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees on the Tohono O'odham Nation were experienced on July 21. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male found in the desert near Ali Chugk and a contributing factor of another male found near Vamori.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 976595. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.