Heat — Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona
2021-08-06 · Upper San Pedro River Valley, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Temperatures 5 degrees above normal, 95 to 100 degrees, occurred in the San Pedro River Valley of Cochise County causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on August 6. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male found near Palominas.
Wider weather episode
Hot temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees in the San Pedro River Valley of Cochise County were experienced on August 6. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male found in the desert.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 983890. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.