Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
219 WWUS75 KPSR 300902 NPWPSR 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. && $$ AZZ553-302230- /O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0002.240630T2300Z-240701T0500Z/ Northwest Pinal County- Including the cities of Cactus Forest, Casa Grande, Florence, and Coolidge 202 AM MST Sun Jun 30 2024 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected with at least some potential for dense blowing dust. * WHERE...Northwest Pinal County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside, Stay Alive`. && $$ CK