One product issued by NWS for: New River AZ
Excessive Heat Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1231 AM MST Tue Jun 18 2024 AZZ534-537>555-559-182230- /O.EXT.KPSR.EH.A.0004.240620T1700Z-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 Gila Bend, Tortilla Flat, Hassayampa, Superior, Mesa, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, Wickenburg, Sun City West, Arlington, Beardsley, Aguila, Sentinel, Avondale, Fountain Hills, Wittmann, Cashion, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Circle City, Gladden, Phoenix, Surprise, Wintersburg, Chandler, Cactus Forest, Coolidge, Tonopah, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Tempe, Liberty, Kaka, Goodyear, Casa Grande, Queen Creek, and Florence 1231 AM MST Tue Jun 18 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. 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, including the Phoenix Metro area. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Excessive Heat Watch means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, may 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. && $$ CK