Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ
Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ
959 WWUS75 KTWC 080726 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 1226 AM MST Mon Jul 8 2024 AZZ503-082200- /O.EXB.KTWC.EH.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240711T0300Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley- Including the cities of Nogales 1226 AM MST Mon Jul 8 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures from 103 to 109. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, including Nogales and Tubac. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. 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. && $$ AZZ501-502-504>506-509-082200- /O.EXT.KTWC.EH.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240711T0300Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area-South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-Upper Gila River Valley- Including the cities of Mammoth, Safford, Tucson, Ajo, Clifton, Sells, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Green Valley, Oracle, Marana, Vail, and Picacho Peak State Park 1226 AM MST Mon Jul 8 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures from 107 to 112 with temperatures as hot as 114 in the western deserts. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O`odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ EDWARDS