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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
139 PM MST Thu Aug 21 2025

AZZ550-551-221200-
/O.EXT.KPSR.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0008.250821T2300Z-250822T0400Z/
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-
Including the cities of Sun Lakes and Queen Creek
139 PM MST Thu Aug 21 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions.
  Afternoon temperatures 110 to 113. Major Heat Risk. For the
  Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile
  in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...South Mountain/Ahwatukee and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Sunday. For
  the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free
  cooling center, transportation, water, and more.

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`.

An Extreme 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.

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.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

&&

$$

AZZ553-554-221200-
/O.EXT.KPSR.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250824T0300Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0008.250821T2300Z-250822T0400Z/
Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County-
Including the cities of Cactus Forest, Casa Grande, Florence, and
Coolidge
139 PM MST Thu Aug 21 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SATURDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions.
  Afternoon temperatures 107 to 114. Major Heat Risk. For the
  Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile
  in blowing dust expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pinal County and West Pinal County.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Saturday. For
  the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MST this evening.

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

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`.

An Extreme 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.

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.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

&&

$$

AZZ530>533-535-536-CAZ560>570-221200-
/O.EXT.KPSR.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250824T0300Z/
Parker Valley-Kofa-Yuma-Central La Paz-Southeast Yuma County-Gila
River Valley-Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Imperial
County Southwest-Salton Sea-Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County
Southeast-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-Chiriaco Summit-
Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Palm Canyon, Coolidge Springs, Winona,
Vicksburg Junction, Palo Verde, Martinez Lake, Fortuna Foothills,
Vicksburg, Mountain Spring, Ripley, Brenda, Ehrenberg, Harcuvar,
Blythe, Plaster City, Midland, Chiriaco Summit, Brawley,
Calexico, Coyote Wells, Cottonwood Visitor, Salton City, Imperial
Hot Mineral Springs, Parker, Winterhaven, Salome, Lost Horse-Keys
Village, Desert Shores, Ocotillo, Alamorio, Quartzsite, El
Centro, Yuma, and Ligurta
139 PM MST Thu Aug 21 2025 /139 PM PDT Thu Aug 21 2025/

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to
  116. Major Heat Risk.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast and southern
  California.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Saturday.

* 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...

An Extreme 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.

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.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

&&

$$

AZZ534-538-539-541-545-547-549-552-555-559-221200-
/O.EXT.KPSR.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250824T0300Z/
Aguila Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-Cave Creek/New River-New
River Mesa-Rio Verde/Salt River-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-Superior-
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-
Including the cities of Scottsdale, Sentinel, Gila Bend,
Hassayampa, Wintersburg, Aguila, Kaka, Tortilla Flat, Arlington,
Wickenburg, Gladden, Tonopah, Superior, Apache Junction, and
Fountain Hills
139 PM MST Thu Aug 21 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 105 to
  114. Major Heat Risk.

* WHERE...Sonoran Desert National Monument, Aguila Valley, Tonopah
  Desert, Gila Bend, Cave Creek/New River, New River Mesa, Rio
  Verde/Salt River, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Superior, and Apache
  Junction/Gold Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday.

* 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...

An Extreme 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.

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.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

&&

$$

AZZ537-540-542>544-546-548-221200-
/O.EXT.KPSR.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-
Including the cities of Paradise Valley, Sun City West,
Beardsley, Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Goodyear, Cashion, Wittmann,
Tempe, Avondale, Circle City, Liberty, Chandler, Surprise, and
Peoria
139 PM MST Thu Aug 21 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 108 to
  114. Major Heat Risk.

* WHERE...The Northwest Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, The East
  Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley,
  Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, and Scottsdale/Paradise
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free
  cooling center, transportation, water, and more.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Extreme 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.

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.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

&&

$$

AZZ556-560-562-221200-
/O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250823T0300Z/
Tonto Basin-San Carlos-Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Miami, Peridot, Globe, San Carlos, and
Punkin Center
139 PM MST Thu Aug 21 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 101 to
  108. Major Heat Risk.

* WHERE...Globe/Miami, San Carlos, and Tonto Basin.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* 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...

An Extreme 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.

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.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

&&

$$

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