Heat — Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

2021-08-26 · Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet, Arizona

Event narrative

Temperatures 5 degrees above normal, 95 to 100 degrees, occurred in the lower elevations of southeast Cochise County causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached on August 26. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male found near Douglas.

Wider weather episode

Very hot temperatures were experienced in the lower elevations of southeast Arizona August 25 through 27, with high temperatures equaling or exceeding established records in a few locations, and approaching record levels in most others. 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 983922. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.