Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
859 WWUS75 KPSR 201926 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1226 PM MST Thu Jun 20 2024 AZZ553-211100- /O.EXT.KPSR.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240622T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0001.240620T2200Z-240621T0300Z/ Northwest Pinal County- Including the cities of Coolidge, Florence, Cactus Forest, and Casa Grande 1226 PM MST Thu Jun 20 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 111 to 114. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Friday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 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. 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`. && $$ AZZ534-537>552-554-555-559-211100- /O.EXT.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-West Pinal County-Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Sonoran Desert Natl Monument- Including the cities of Wittmann, Circle City, Tempe, Tortilla Flat, Wintersburg, Sentinel, Liberty, Wickenburg, Gladden, Phoenix, Surprise, Mesa, Apache Junction, Cashion, Aguila, Chandler, Sun City West, Kaka, Superior, Gilbert, Beardsley, Fountain Hills, Queen Creek, Sun Lakes, Arlington, Goodyear, Avondale, Tonopah, Paradise Valley, Hassayampa, Scottsdale, Gila Bend, and Peoria 1226 PM MST Thu Jun 20 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 115. 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 Friday. * 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. && $$ AZZ560-562-211100- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240621T1200Z/ San Carlos-Globe/Miami- Including the cities of Globe, Miami, San Carlos, and Peridot 1226 PM MST Thu Jun 20 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Globe/Miami and San Carlos. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. && $$