Areas Affected: Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells - Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail - South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park - Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle - Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford
Effective: Sun, 8/23 11:45am
Updated: Sun, 8/23 2:56pm
Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 8/24 5:00am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging
between 103 to 111 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees.
Major HeatRisk is expected through Tuesday and then widespread
Major to Extreme HeatRisk Wednesday through Saturday.
* WHERE...Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area,
Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Information:
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
EXTREME HEAT WARNING