Excessive Heat Warning until 08:00PM Monday
* 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 this morning to 8 PM MST Monday.
* 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.
Address/Location
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
7474 S Camino De Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85746
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Excessive Heat Warning