Active Alerts Wickchoupai, AZ

Excessive Heat Watch
Issued at Tue 1:17 AM Jun. 18
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possibleand drink plenty of water.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

Description

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 106 to111.* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, TohonoO'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Santa Cruz RiverValley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County.* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat events.