Weather Alerts for Phoenix

Issued by the National Weather Service

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
PHOENIX

Areas Affected:
Northwest Valley - Buckeye/Avondale - Deer Valley - Central Phoenix - North Phoenix/Glendale - Scottsdale/Paradise Valley - East Valley - South Mountain/Ahwatukee - Southeast Valley/Queen Creek
Effective: Sat, 3/21 1:39pm Updated: Sat, 3/21 2:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 3/22 4:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 99 to
106.  Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to
develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.

* 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, Scottsdale/Paradise
Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 if you need
help finding resources. More information at
https://www.maricopa.gov/heat.

Information:
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.

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.

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
PHOENIX

Areas Affected:
Kofa - Yuma - Central La Paz - Aguila Valley - Southeast Yuma County - Gila River Valley - Tonopah Desert - Gila Bend - Northwest Pinal County - West Pinal County - Sonoran Desert Natl Monument
Effective: Sat, 3/21 1:39pm Updated: Sat, 3/21 2:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 3/22 4:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 97 to
107.  Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to
develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arizona.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday.

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

Information:
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.

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.

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
PHOENIX

Areas Affected:
Cave Creek/New River - New River Mesa - Rio Verde/Salt River - Fountain Hills/East Mesa - Superior - Apache Junction/Gold Canyon - Dripping Springs
Effective: Sat, 3/21 1:39pm Updated: Sat, 3/21 2:01pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 3/22 4:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 94 to
105.  Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to
develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.

* WHERE...Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River,
Dripping Springs, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, New River Mesa, Rio
Verde/Salt River, and Superior.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday.

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

Information:
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.

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.