Hot temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of Pima, Santa Cruz, Graham, Greenlee and southeast Pinal counties June 24-30, with very hot temperatures 5 to 11 degrees above normal high temperatures breaking records in a few locations June 25-27. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for two individuals found in the desert, one in Santa Cruz County and another on the Tohono O'odham Nation. Heat was determined to be a contributing factor in the death of five individuals in Tucson.

Heat in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 24-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 24-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hot temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal were experienced in the Tucson Metro Area June 24, causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached. Tucson International Airport topped out at 105 degrees. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was a contributing factor in the death of one individual found in a homeless encampment in Tucson.

Excessive Heat in WESTERN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 25-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 26-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal were experienced in western Pima County and the Tohono O'odham Nation June 25-26, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Ajo topped out at 112 degrees both days while Sells reached 107. On June 26, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument topped out at 109 degrees.  The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary factor in the death of one individual found in the desert near Sells.

Excessive Heat in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 25-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 26-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal were experienced in western Pima County and the Tohono O'odham Nation June 25-26, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Ajo topped out at 112 degrees both days while Sells reached 107. On June 26, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument topped out at 109 degrees.  The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary factor in the death of one individual found in the desert near Sells.

Excessive Heat in BABOQUIVARI MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 25-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 26-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal were experienced in western Pima County and the Tohono O'odham Nation June 25-26, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Ajo topped out at 112 degrees both days while Sells reached 107. On June 26, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument topped out at 109 degrees.  The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary factor in the death of one individual found in the desert near Sells.

Excessive Heat in UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER AND ALTAR VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 26-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 27-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot temperatures 6 to 11 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and southeast Pinal counties June 26-27, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Some of the hottest temperatures during the period were 110 degrees at Cascabel, Safford Airport (record for June 26), and Sasabe (records both days); 109 at Duncan; 108 at Nogales and Picacho; 107 at Bisbee-Douglas Airport; and 106 at San Manuel and Willcox. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary factor in the death of one individual found in the desert near Ruby.

Excessive Heat in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 27-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 6 to 11 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and southeast Pinal counties June 26-27, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Some of the hottest temperatures during the period were 110 degrees at Cascabel, Safford Airport (record for June 26), and Sasabe (records both days); 109 at Duncan; 108 at Nogales and Picacho; 107 at Bisbee-Douglas Airport; and 106 at San Manuel and Willcox.

Excessive Heat in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 26-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 27-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 6 to 11 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and southeast Pinal counties June 26-27, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Some of the hottest temperatures during the period were 110 degrees at Cascabel, Safford Airport (record for June 26), and Sasabe (records both days); 109 at Duncan; 108 at Nogales and Picacho; 107 at Bisbee-Douglas Airport; and 106 at San Manuel and Willcox.

Excessive Heat in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 26-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 27-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 6 to 11 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and southeast Pinal counties June 26-27, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Some of the hottest temperatures during the period were 110 degrees at Cascabel, Safford Airport (record for June 26), and Sasabe (records both days); 109 at Duncan; 108 at Nogales and Picacho; 107 at Bisbee-Douglas Airport; and 106 at San Manuel and Willcox.

Excessive Heat in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 26-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 27-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 6 to 11 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and southeast Pinal counties June 26-27, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Some of the hottest temperatures during the period were 110 degrees at Cascabel, Safford Airport (record for June 26), and Sasabe (records both days); 109 at Duncan; 108 at Nogales and Picacho; 107 at Bisbee-Douglas Airport; and 106 at San Manuel and Willcox.

Excessive Heat in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 26-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 27-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very hot temperatures 6 to 11 degrees above normal were experienced in the lower elevations of Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and southeast Pinal counties June 26-27, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. Some of the hottest temperatures during the period were 110 degrees at Cascabel, Safford Airport (record for June 26), and Sasabe (records both days); 109 at Duncan; 108 at Nogales and Picacho; 107 at Bisbee-Douglas Airport; and 106 at San Manuel and Willcox.

Excessive Heat in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 25-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 27-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Very hot temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal were experienced in the Tucson Metro area June 25-27, causing the Major Heat Risk category to be reached. The Tucson International Airport reached 111 degrees on June 25-26 and 108 on June 27. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was a contributing factor in the death of one individual in Tucson found on the street on June 26.

Heat in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 28-JUN-23 11:00:00 to 30-JUN-23 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hot temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal were experienced in the Tucson Metro Area June 28-29, causing the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached. Tucson International Airport reached 107, 106, and 105 degrees, respectively. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was a contributing factor in the death of three individuals in Tucson. One was found in an open desert area on June 28, another in a street median on June 29, and the third in a shed next to his dwelling on June 30.