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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1237 PM MST Fri Jun 21 2024

AZZ534-537>555-559-220300-
/O.CON.KPSR.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240622T0300Z/
Aguila Valley-Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-
Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-New River Mesa-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-
Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-South
Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-
Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County-Apache Junction/Gold
Canyon-Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-
Including the cities of Surprise, Scottsdale, Tonopah, Goodyear,
Cashion, Mesa, Kaka, Peoria, Tortilla Flat, Paradise Valley,
Gilbert, Chandler, Wickenburg, Phoenix, Superior, Circle City,
Arlington, Florence, Gila Bend, Sun City West, Casa Grande,
Fountain Hills, Avondale, Wintersburg, Tempe, Wittmann, Coolidge,
Cactus Forest, Aguila, Apache Junction, Hassayampa, Liberty,
Queen Creek, Sentinel, Beardsley, Gladden, and Sun Lakes
1237 PM MST Fri Jun 21 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 108 to
  114. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat
  exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat
  stroke.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

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