Very hot temperatures were experienced in much of southeast Arizona on August 3 and 4 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 two males found in the desert in Pima County.

Excessive Heat in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 03-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 115 degrees, or 8 to 12 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower deserts of Pima and Pinal counties August 3-4, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. High temperatures on August 3 included 115 degrees at Ajo (record), 109 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 108 at Sells, and 104 at Picacho. On August 4 highs included 115 degrees at Ajo (tie), 110 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 109 at Sells (record), and 107 at Picacho. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one person found in the desert near San Miguel.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 115 degrees, or 8 to 12 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower deserts of Pima and Pinal counties August 3-4, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. High temperatures on August 3 included 115 degrees at Ajo (record), 109 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 108 at Sells, and 104 at Picacho. On August 4 highs included 115 degrees at Ajo (tie), 110 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 109 at Sells (record), and 107 at Picacho. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one person found in the desert near San Miguel.

Excessive Heat in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 04-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 101 to 107 degrees, or 8 to 12 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Graham and eastern sections of Pinal and Pima counties on August 4, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. High temperatures included 107 degrees at Tucson International Airport, 102 at Safford Airport, and 101 at Green Valley, San Manuel and Duncan. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one person found in the desert near Three Points.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 04-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 101 to 107 degrees, or 8 to 12 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Graham and eastern sections of Pinal and Pima counties on August 4, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. High temperatures included 107 degrees at Tucson International Airport, 102 at Safford Airport, and 101 at Green Valley, San Manuel and Duncan. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one person found in the desert near Three Points.

Excessive Heat in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 04-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 101 to 107 degrees, or 8 to 12 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower elevations of Graham and eastern sections of Pinal and Pima counties on August 4, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. High temperatures included 107 degrees at Tucson International Airport, 102 at Safford Airport, and 101 at Green Valley, San Manuel and Duncan. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one person found in the desert near Three Points.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 04-AUG-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 115 degrees, or 8 to 12 degrees above normal, occurred in the lower deserts of Pima and Pinal counties August 3-4, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. High temperatures on August 3 included 115 degrees at Ajo (record), 109 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 108 at Sells, and 104 at Picacho. On August 4 highs included 115 degrees at Ajo (tie), 110 at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 109 at Sells (record), and 107 at Picacho. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one person found in the desert near San Miguel.