Very hot temperatures were experienced in the lower deserts of southeast Arizona from August 24th-27th. Many locations approached or exceeded 110 degrees and set new daily record high temperatures. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for four males in Pima County during the period.

Excessive Heat in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 24-AUG-20 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot temperatures 9 to 12 degrees above normal occurred in the lower elevations of southeast Arizona, causing the High Heat Risk category to be reached August 24 through August 27. Record high temperatures were tied or set at most locations on multiple days during the period. The hottest record temperatures during this stretch were 115 degrees at Ajo on August 25; 113 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on August 25; 111 at Picacho on the 24th; 110 at Sells on the 24th; and 107 at Tucson International Airport on the 25th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for four males on August 25th, one on Ironwood National Forest grounds west of Avra Valley, one just west of there near Queen's Well on the Tohono O'odham Nation, and two near Ajo.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 24-AUG-20 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 9 to 12 degrees above normal occurred in the lower elevations of southeast Arizona, causing the High Heat Risk category to be reached August 24 through August 27. Record high temperatures were tied or set at most locations on multiple days during the period. The hottest record temperatures during this stretch were 115 degrees at Ajo on August 25; 113 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on August 25; 111 at Picacho on the 24th; 110 at Sells on the 24th; and 107 at Tucson International Airport on the 25th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for four males on August 25th, one on Ironwood National Forest grounds west of Avra Valley, one just west of there near Queen's Well on the Tohono O'odham Nation, and two near Ajo.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 24-AUG-20 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 9 to 12 degrees above normal occurred in the lower elevations of southeast Arizona, causing the High Heat Risk category to be reached August 24 through August 27. Record high temperatures were tied or set at most locations on multiple days during the period. The hottest record temperatures during this stretch were 115 degrees at Ajo on August 25; 113 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on August 25; 111 at Picacho on the 24th; 110 at Sells on the 24th; and 107 at Tucson International Airport on the 25th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for four males on August 25th, one on Ironwood National Forest grounds west of Avra Valley, one just west of there near Queen's Well on the Tohono O'odham Nation, and two near Ajo.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 24-AUG-20 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot temperatures 9 to 12 degrees above normal occurred in the lower elevations of southeast Arizona, causing the High Heat Risk category to be reached August 24 through August 27. Record high temperatures were tied or set at most locations on multiple days during the period. The hottest record temperatures during this stretch were 115 degrees at Ajo on August 25; 113 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on August 25; 111 at Picacho on the 24th; 110 at Sells on the 24th; and 107 at Tucson International Airport on the 25th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for four males on August 25th, one on Ironwood National Forest grounds west of Avra Valley, one just west of there near Queen's Well on the Tohono O'odham Nation, and two near Ajo.

Excessive Heat in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 24-AUG-20 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-20 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot temperatures 9 to 12 degrees above normal occurred in the lower elevations of southeast Arizona, causing the High Heat Risk category to be reached August 24 through August 27. Record high temperatures were tied or set at most locations on multiple days during the period. The hottest record temperatures during this stretch were 115 degrees at Ajo on August 25; 113 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on August 25; 111 at Picacho on the 24th; 110 at Sells on the 24th; and 107 at Tucson International Airport on the 25th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for four males on August 25th, one on Ironwood National Forest grounds west of Avra Valley, one just west of there near Queen's Well on the Tohono O'odham Nation, and two near Ajo.