Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with a high heat risk and afternoon temperatures between 105 to 110 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Lower elevations of southeastern Arizona.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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

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.