Weather Alerts for Tucson

Issued by the National Weather Service

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
TUCSON

Areas Affected:
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 - Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle - Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford
Effective: Fri, 7/24 10:33am Updated: Fri, 7/24 3:16pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 7/25 5:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 105 to 113
degrees expected with Major to Extreme HeatRisk.

* WHERE...Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro
Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 82 to 88
degrees will provide little to no relief from heat overnight.
Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the western deserts.

Information:
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

Extreme Heat Warning  EXTREME HEAT WARNING   Extreme Heat Warning
TUCSON

Areas Affected:
Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales - Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson - Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox
Effective: Fri, 7/24 10:33am Updated: Fri, 7/24 3:16pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 7/25 5:00am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 105
expected with Major HeatRisk.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper San Pedro
River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday.

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

Information:
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

Air Quality Alert  AIR QUALITY ALERT   Air Quality Alert
TUCSON

Areas Affected:
Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail
Effective: Fri, 7/24 1:50pm Updated: Fri, 7/24 3:16pm Urgency: Unknown
Expires: Fri, 7/24 8:00pm Severity: Unknown Certainty: Unknown

 
Details:
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) has
issued an Ozone Action Day for the Tucson Metro area until 8 PM MST
this evening.

This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing
ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone
concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects
increase as air quality deteriorates.

Ozone is an air pollutant which can cause breathing difficulties for
children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory
problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.

You are urged to car pool, telecommute, or use mass transit. The use
of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the
day.

For details on this Action Day, visit the PDEQ website at
www.pima.gov/deq or call 520-724-6885.