Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 109 to 114 expected. Hottest temperatures should be west of Tucson.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, and Western Pima County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Saturday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN PIMA COUNTY INCLUDING AJO/ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT ... TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION INCLUDING SELLS ... TUCSON METRO AREA INCLUDING TUCSON/GREEN VALLEY/MARANA/VAIL ... SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY INCLUDING ELOY/PICACHO PEAK STATE PARK

Instructions:

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. 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.