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Extreme Heat Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1145 AM MST Sun Aug 23 2026

AZZ503-507-508-241200-
/O.EXB.KTWC.XH.W.0006.260825T1700Z-260830T0300Z/
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Upper San Pedro River
Valley-Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Willcox, Douglas, Benson, and
Nogales
1145 AM MST Sun Aug 23 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 98 to 104
  degrees expected. Overnight lows 71 to 78 degrees. Major HeatRisk
  is expected Tuesday through Saturday with isolated Extreme
  HeatRisk.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper San Pedro
  River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1145 AM MST Sun Aug 23 2026

AZZ501-502-504>506-509-241200-
/O.CON.KTWC.XH.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260830T0300Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area-South
Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-Upper Gila River
Valley-
Including the cities of Mammoth, Clifton, Ajo, Safford, Organ
Pipe Cactus N.M., Oracle, Marana, Picacho Peak State Park, Green
Valley, Sells, Tucson, and Vail
1145 AM MST Sun Aug 23 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging
  between 103 to 111 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees.
  Major HeatRisk is expected through Tuesday and then widespread
  Major to Extreme HeatRisk Wednesday through Saturday.


* WHERE...Pinal County, Tohono O`odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area,
  Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

JRM


Heat Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
122 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

NMZ238-240800-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HT.Y.0025.260824T1800Z-260825T0200Z/
Chaves County Plains-
122 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

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.

&&

$$

Shoemake

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1239 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026

NMZ028-033-034-TXZ045-046-050-051-060>063-241000-
/O.NEW.KMAF.HT.Y.0017.260824T1700Z-260825T0100Z/
Eddy County Plains-Central Lea-Southern Lea-Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-
Martin-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-
Including the cities of Andrews, Jal, Odessa, Carlsbad Caverns NP,
Eunice, Artesia, Lamesa, Kermit, Hobbs, Seminole, Carlsbad, Stanton,
Lovington, Garden City, and Midland
1139 AM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026 /1239 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT /NOON CDT/ TO 7 PM MDT /8
PM CDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures of 103 to 108 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and the Permian Basin in
  western Texas.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Look before you lock! Do not leave young children and pets in
unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very
quickly reach lethal temperatures.

Drink plenty of fluids even if you don`t feel thirsty, but avoid
alcohol and caffeine. Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and
neighbors.

&&

$$

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