Weather Alerts for Pima CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXTREME HEAT WATCH |
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| PIMA COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells - Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail - South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park - Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle |
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| Effective: Fri, 3/13 11:58am | Updated: Fri, 3/13 5:46pm | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Sat, 3/14 7:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 100 to 108 possible. The hottest days are currently expected to be Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Sunday, March 22. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visitors, seasonal residents and other people not typically accustomed to or acclimated to extreme heat are especially urged to take precautions during the hottest hours of the day and limit outdoor activity. Information: 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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| EXTREME HEAT WATCH |
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| PIMA COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales - Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson - Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox - Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford |
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| Effective: Fri, 3/13 11:58am | Updated: Fri, 3/13 5:46pm | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Sat, 3/14 7:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 95 to 100 degrees. The hottest days are currently expected to be Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21. * 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...From Thursday morning through Sunday, March 22. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visitors, seasonal residents and other people not typically accustomed to or acclimated to extreme heat are especially urged to take precautions during the hottest hours of the day and limit outdoor activity. Information: 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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