Weather Alerts for Tucson/Green Valley

Issued by the National Weather Service

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
TUCSON/GREEN VALLEY

Areas Affected:
Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells - Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales - 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 - 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
Effective: Thu, 6/12 12:55pm Updated: Thu, 6/12 1:43pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 6/13 1:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112
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 106
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 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM MST Monday.

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

Information:
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.

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.