Extreme Heat Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
143 AM MST Thu Jun 12 2025

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Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-South Central Pinal County-
Southeast Pinal County-Upper San Pedro River Valley-Eastern
Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Vail, Ajo, Willcox, Clifton, Organ Pipe
Cactus N.M., Picacho Peak State Park, Sells, Nogales, Tucson,
Sierra Vista, Mammoth, Benson, Douglas, Green Valley, Marana,
Safford, and Oracle
143 AM MST Thu Jun 12 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 111
  possible in the Tucson metropolitan area, Gila River Valley, and
  across western and central Pima County including the Tohono
  O`odham Nation. High temperatures elsewhere will be 100 to 105
  degrees.


* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central
  Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O`odham Nation,
  Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River
  Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western
  Pima County.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday evening.

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

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.

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.

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GLZ