2 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles S Duncan AZ
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 1106 AM MST Wed Jun 12 2024 AZZ152-130830- /O.CON.KTWC.FW.A.0004.240614T1800Z-240615T0300Z/ Arizona Fire Weather Zone 152 Eastern half Desert Grasslands FDRA including elevations up to 5500 feet in Southwest Graham County and Eastern two thirds of Cochise County-Southern San Carlos Reservation- Southern Greenlee County below 5000 feet-TDC- 1106 AM MST Wed Jun 12 2024 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND A VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 152... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 152. This includes portions of Cochise, Graham and Southern Greenlee counties. * TIMING...11 AM MST Friday morning until 8 PM MST Friday evening. * WINDS...Sustained 20-foot/10-minute average winds from the west/southwest 18 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35-40 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly. * FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...Visit weather.gov/Tucson and click on the Detailed Hazards Icon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of the Fire Weather Watch for portions of Southeast Arizona. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 1101 AM MST Wed Jun 12 2024 AZZ503-507>509-131215- /O.CON.KTWC.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240614T0300Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Upper San Pedro River Valley-Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Clifton, Nogales, Safford, Willcox, and Douglas 1101 AM MST Wed Jun 12 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 degrees. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Overexposure to extreme heat can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. && $$ EDWARDS