One product issued by NWS for: Yuma AZ
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 118 PM MST Fri Jul 26 2024 AZZ530-532-CAZ560>570-270300- /O.CON.KPSR.EH.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240727T0300Z/ Parker Valley-Yuma-Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East- Imperial County Southwest-Salton Sea-Chuckwalla Mountains- Imperial County Southeast-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley- Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley- Including the cities of Winona, Palo Verde, Martinez Lake, Brawley, Chiriaco Summit, Cottonwood Visitor, Desert Shores, Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, El Centro, Parker, Fortuna Foothills, Ocotillo, Plaster City, Winterhaven, Mountain Spring, Ripley, Ehrenberg, Salton City, Calexico, Alamorio, Lost Horse-Keys Village, Coolidge Springs, Midland, Blythe, Yuma, and Coyote Wells 118 PM MST Fri Jul 26 2024 /118 PM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024/ ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 100 to 115 degrees with heat indices up to 118 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke 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. 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. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. && $$ 18