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.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-21 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 114 degrees, or 5 to 11 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Pima, southeast Pinal, and northwest sections of Cochise and Graham counties August 25-27 and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The highest temperatures at select locations during the period were 114 degrees (tied record on 8/27) at Ajo, 112 (both records on 8/26 and 8/27) at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 111 (record on 8/26) at Sells, 108 (one degree shy of the record on 8/27) at Picacho, 106 on 8/26 at Tucson International Airport, 105 on 8/25 and 8/26 at San Carlos and 103 on 8/25 at Cascabel.

Excessive Heat in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-21 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 114 degrees, or 5 to 11 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Pima, southeast Pinal, and northwest sections of Cochise and Graham counties August 25-27 and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The highest temperatures at select locations during the period were 114 degrees (tied record on 8/27) at Ajo, 112 (both records on 8/26 and 8/27) at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 111 (record on 8/26) at Sells, 108 (one degree shy of the record on 8/27) at Picacho, 106 on 8/26 at Tucson International Airport, 105 on 8/25 and 8/26 at San Carlos and 103 on 8/25 at Cascabel.

Excessive Heat in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-21 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 114 degrees, or 5 to 11 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Pima, southeast Pinal, and northwest sections of Cochise and Graham counties August 25-27 and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The highest temperatures at select locations during the period were 114 degrees (tied record on 8/27) at Ajo, 112 (both records on 8/26 and 8/27) at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 111 (record on 8/26) at Sells, 108 (one degree shy of the record on 8/27) at Picacho, 106 on 8/26 at Tucson International Airport, 105 on 8/25 and 8/26 at San Carlos and 103 on 8/25 at Cascabel.

Heat in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 26-AUG-21 10:00:00 to 26-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

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.

Excessive Heat in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-21 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 114 degrees, or 5 to 11 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Pima, southeast Pinal, and northwest sections of Cochise and Graham counties August 25-27 and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The highest temperatures at select locations during the period were 114 degrees (tied record on 8/27) at Ajo, 112 (both records on 8/26 and 8/27) at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 111 (record on 8/26) at Sells, 108 (one degree shy of the record on 8/27) at Picacho, 106 on 8/26 at Tucson International Airport, 105 on 8/25 and 8/26 at San Carlos and 103 on 8/25 at Cascabel.

Excessive Heat in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-21 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 114 degrees, or 5 to 11 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Pima, southeast Pinal, and northwest sections of Cochise and Graham counties August 25-27 and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The highest temperatures at select locations during the period were 114 degrees (tied record on 8/27) at Ajo, 112 (both records on 8/26 and 8/27) at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 111 (record on 8/26) at Sells, 108 (one degree shy of the record on 8/27) at Picacho, 106 on 8/26 at Tucson International Airport, 105 on 8/25 and 8/26 at San Carlos and 103 on 8/25 at Cascabel.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-21 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 114 degrees, or 5 to 11 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Pima, southeast Pinal, and northwest sections of Cochise and Graham counties August 25-27 and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The highest temperatures at select locations during the period were 114 degrees (tied record on 8/27) at Ajo, 112 (both records on 8/26 and 8/27) at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 111 (record on 8/26) at Sells, 108 (one degree shy of the record on 8/27) at Picacho, 106 on 8/26 at Tucson International Airport, 105 on 8/25 and 8/26 at San Carlos and 103 on 8/25 at Cascabel.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 25-AUG-21 10:00:00 to 27-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 114 degrees, or 5 to 11 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Pima, southeast Pinal, and northwest sections of Cochise and Graham counties August 25-27 and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. The highest temperatures at select locations during the period were 114 degrees (tied record on 8/27) at Ajo, 112 (both records on 8/26 and 8/27) at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 111 (record on 8/26) at Sells, 108 (one degree shy of the record on 8/27) at Picacho, 106 on 8/26 at Tucson International Airport, 105 on 8/25 and 8/26 at San Carlos and 103 on 8/25 at Cascabel.