One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles NNE South Tucson AZ
Excessive Heat Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 117 AM MST Tue Jun 18 2024 AZZ501>506-182300- /O.CON.KTWC.EH.A.0004.240620T1700Z-240622T0300Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-South Central Pinal County- Southeast Pinal County- Including the cities of Oracle, Picacho Peak State Park, Green Valley, Sells, Vail, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Tucson, Mammoth, Nogales, Marana, and Ajo 117 AM MST Tue Jun 18 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 106 to 111. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O`odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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. && $$ AWH