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WWUS75 KTWC 030901
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
201 AM MST Wed Jul 3 2024

AZZ501-502-504-505-040045-
/O.NEW.KTWC.EH.A.0005.240705T1800Z-240706T0300Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area-South
Central Pinal County-
Including the cities of Ajo, Picacho Peak State Park, Organ Pipe
Cactus N.M., Green Valley, Sells, Marana, Vail, and Tucson
201 AM MST Wed Jul 3 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures ranging from
  108 to 113 degrees, with the hottest temperatures across western
  Pima county and south-central Pinal county.

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

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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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