Updated: Mon Aug-10-20 01:54pm GMT-0700
Effective: Thu Aug-13-20 10:00am GMT-0700
Expires: Sun Aug-16-20 08:00pm GMT-0700
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Future
Certainty: Possible
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 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.
monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. be prepared to 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. this is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Message Summary: ...excessive heat watch remains in effect from thursday morning
through sunday evening...
* what...dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures from
tucson westward 108 to 114, with eastern valleys from 103 to
108.
* 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 and upper gila
river valley.
* when...from late thursday morning through early sunday evening.
* impacts...extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.
