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WWUS75 KTWC 042044
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
144 PM MST Thu Jul 4 2024

AZZ501-502-504-505-051130-
/O.CON.KTWC.EH.W.0005.240705T1800Z-240707T0300Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area-South
Central Pinal County-
Including the cities of Marana, Vail, Ajo, Tucson, Sells, Picacho
Peak State Park, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., and Green Valley
144 PM MST Thu Jul 4 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 8
PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 109 to
  114 expected. Hottest temperatures should be west of Tucson.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Tohono O`odham Nation, Tucson
  Metro Area, and Western Pima County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

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WJM