Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 6 Miles NE Florence AZ

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
134 AM MST Wed Jun 19 2024

AZZ534-537>555-559-192200-
/O.CON.KPSR.EH.W.0004.240620T1700Z-240621T0300Z/
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 Hassayampa, Phoenix, Paradise Valley,
Circle City, Florence, Beardsley, Chandler, Gilbert, Peoria,
Wittmann, Sun Lakes, Kaka, Tempe, Apache Junction, Goodyear, Gila
Bend, Cactus Forest, Liberty, Coolidge, Tonopah, Mesa, Fountain
Hills, Queen Creek, Wintersburg, Aguila, Scottsdale, Superior,
Arlington, Avondale, Sentinel, Sun City West, Casa Grande,
Surprise, Gladden, Wickenburg, Tortilla Flat, and Cashion
134 AM MST Wed Jun 19 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 108 to
  113 expected. 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, including the Phoenix
  Metro area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday.

* 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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Air Quality Alert

AZC021-210400-

Air Quality Alert
Relayed by National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
832 AM MST Wed Jun 19 2024

...PM-10 HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR PINAL COUNTY THURSDAY...

The Pinal County Department of Air Quality has issued a PM-10 High
Pollution Advisory for Pinal County including Apache Junction, Casa
Grande, Coolidge, and Florence on Thursday.

An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generate
widespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations
that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air
quality deteriorates.

Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air
contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions,
especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A
decrease in physical activity is recommended.

Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid
travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid
using gas-powered lawn equipment.

For details on this High Pollution Advisory for Pinal County, visit
the Pinal County Department of Air Quality internet site at
https://www.pinal.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1498/Air-Quality-Forecast-
PDF

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