@Kathianne

I'm confident that much of Arizona gets hot in the summer months. But some areas hit the death zone! Are you in the list of these cities? Some serious heat coming!!

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Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
219 PM MST Wed Jul 8 2020

AZZ537-540>544-546-548>551-560-091200-
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Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-
Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-North Phoenix/Glendale-
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-San Carlos-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann,
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty,
Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler,
Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek,
and San Carlos
219 PM MST Wed Jul 8 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109
to 118 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 8 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very High HeatRisk. Increase in heat related
illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat
stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hot
temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should
be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water,
more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or
caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-
colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor
those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small
children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially
the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and
more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult
county officials for more details, which may include guidance for
proper social distancing measures.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early
signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may
include: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or
exhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke,
which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache;
decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high body
temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse;
rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.

Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.

https://forecast.weather.gov/showsig...3#.XwZe8ChKiUl