Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures from 108 to 112 with temperatures as hot as 114 in the western deserts. Major Heat Risk.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday.

* 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 ... 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 GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS INCLUDING CLIFTON/SAFFORD

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.