Extreme Heat Warning issued March 20 at 11:17AM MST until March 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 100 to
107 expected. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat
exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat
stroke.
* WHERE...The Northwest Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, The East
Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley,
Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise
Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If you need help finding a place to stay cool
or need other assistance to stay safe, please call 2-1-1 for
resources you can use.
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.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early
signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may include:
cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or exhaustion;
nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke, which may include:
vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache; decreased alertness or loss
of consciousness; high body temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin;
rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.
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