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Extreme Heat Warning

Issued by the National Weather Service - NWS Phoenix

    EXTREME HEAT WARNING  

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 30 at 11:56AM MST until August 3 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ MONDAY

Areas Affected: Kofa; Central La Paz; Southeast Yuma County; Gila River Valley; Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Imperial County Southwest; Salton Sea; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Imperial County West; Chiriaco Summit

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Thursday 11:56am MST

Alert Effective: Thursday 11:56am MST

Alert Expires: Friday 5:00am MST (expect updated alert by this time)

Event Onset: Thursday 11:56am MST

Event Ends: Monday 8:00pm MST

Issued by: NWS Phoenix AZ

Details: 
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to
119 expected. Major to Extreme Heat Risk.

* WHERE...Mostly rural portions of southwest Arizona and southeast
California, including Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday.

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

Information: 
An Extreme 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.

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.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

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Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e14a7f171d7537d56bd96e35ab974af2c4acbeec.002.1