Updated: Sun May-31-20 02:43am GMT-0700
Effective: Sun May-31-20 02:43am GMT-0700
Expires: Sun May-31-20 08:00pm GMT-0700
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Expected
Certainty: Likely
Status: Actual
Type: Alert
Category: Met
Areas affected: South Central Pinal County including Eloy, Picacho Peak State Park; Southeast Pinal County including Kearny, Mammoth, Oracle; Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton, Safford; Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista, Benson; Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales; Western Pima County Including Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Instructions: Keep in mind you may need to adjust your plans based on the
latest health and safety guidelines from cdc and your local
officials. cooling shelters may need to take your temperature or
ask questions about how you are feeling.
drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
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. 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.
Message Summary: ...excessive heat warning remains in effect until 8 pm mst this
evening...
* what...dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between
103 and 108 today.
* where...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 and upper gila river valley.
* when...until 8 pm mst this evening.
* impacts...extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
