Very hot temperatures 7 to 10 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of Pima, Santa Cruz, Graham, Greenlee and southeast Pinal counties June 9-12, with high temperatures equaling or exceeding established records in several locations. Hot temperatures 4 to 7 degrees above normal were experienced in Cochise County. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for a total of 11 individuals.  Six individuals found in the desert, two on the Tohono O'odham Nation, one in Santa Cruz County, two in southeast Pima County and one in Tucson Mountain Park. Four victims were found in the Tucson (2 indoors and 2 outdoors), and another individual perished in his home in Bowie.

Excessive Heat in UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER AND ALTAR VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 09-JUN-22 10:00:00 to 12-JUN-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 102 to 109 degrees occurred and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. Nogales airport set a record with 105 degrees on the 10th and Sasabe reached 109 degrees on the 11th and 12th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one individual found in the desert near Ruby on the 10th.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 09-JUN-22 10:00:00 to 12-JUN-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 107 to 112 degrees occurred with low temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. Ajo set records with 111 degrees on the 10th and 112 on the 11th. Organ Pipe National Monument topped out at 109 on the 11th and 12th.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 09-JUN-22 10:00:00 to 12-JUN-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 110 degrees occurred with low temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. Picacho set a record with 110 degrees on the 11th. San Manuel set records with 104 on the 10th and 105 on the 11th, and tied a record with 106 on the 12th.

Excessive Heat in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 09-JUN-22 10:00:00 to 12-JUN-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 100 to 108 degrees occurred and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. Safford airport tied a record with 108 degrees on the 10th and Duncan reached 106, which set a record on the 10th and tied a record on the 11th.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 09-JUN-22 10:00:00 to 12-JUN-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 110 degrees occurred with low temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. Picacho set a record with 110 degrees on the 11th. San Manuel set records with 104 on the 10th and 105 on the 11th, and tied a record with 106 on the 12th.

Heat in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 12-JUN-22 11:00:00 to 12-JUN-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hot high temperatures of 100 to 104 degrees occurred and caused the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that heat was the primary cause of death for one individual found in his home in Bowie.

Excessive Heat in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 09-JUN-22 10:00:00 to 12-JUN-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 104 to 109 degrees occurred with low temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. Tucson airport tied set records with 109 degrees on the 10th and 11th and Green Valley topped out at 107 degrees. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for seven individuals. On the 10th, two were found in the desert near Amado and two in Tucson (1 indoors and 1 outdoors). On the 11th, another was found outdoors in Tucson. On the 12th, one was found in Tucson Mountain Park west of Tucson and another indoors within the City of Tucson.

Excessive Heat in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 09-JUN-22 10:00:00 to 12-JUN-22 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot high temperatures of 106 to 110 degrees occurred with low temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, and caused the High Heat Risk category to be reached. Sells set records with 110 degrees on the 10th and 11th. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for two individuals found in the desert; one near San Miguel on the 10th and one near Cowlic on the 12th.