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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
202 AM MST Sun Jun 30 2024

AZZ530-CAZ562-566-567-569-570-302230-
/O.CON.KPSR.EH.W.0005.240630T1700Z-240706T0300Z/
Parker Valley-Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-
Imperial Valley-Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Blythe, Parker, Brawley,
Martinez Lake, Calexico, Alamorio, Coolidge Springs, Midland,
Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Ripley, El Centro, Plaster City, Winona,
Ehrenberg, Salton City, and Palo Verde
202 AM MST Sun Jun 30 2024 /202 AM PDT Sun Jun 30 2024/

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /10 AM
PDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 110 to
  116 expected. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps
  and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead
  to heat stroke.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County, Western Imperial
  County, Parker Valley, Imperial Valley, Palo Verde Valley, and
  Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /8 PM
  PDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hot
temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be
taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water, more
than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated
drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-colored clothing.
Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a higher
vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on family,
friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging in
outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid the
hottest parts of the day. Never leave kids or pets unattended in
cars.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details, which may include guidance for proper
social distancing measures.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early
signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may include:
cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or exhaustion;
nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke, which may include:
vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache; decreased alertness or loss
of consciousness; high body temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin;
rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.

Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.

Continue to monitor NWS forecasts, broadcast outlets, and local
government for updates.

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AZZ553-302230-
/O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0002.240630T2300Z-240701T0500Z/
Northwest Pinal County-
Including the cities of Cactus Forest, Casa Grande, Florence, and
Coolidge
202 AM MST Sun Jun 30 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
  expected with at least some potential for dense blowing dust.

* WHERE...Northwest Pinal County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside,
Stay Alive`.

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