Excessive Heat Warning until 08:00PM Friday
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 108 to 113 possible. Major Heat Risk.
* WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation and Western Pima County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM MST Friday.
* 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
Instructions:
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. 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.
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