Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 1 at 2:58PM MST until August 3 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 in
Santa Cruz and Cochise counties and 107 to 113 elsewhere. Major to
Extreme HeatRisk is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central Pinal
County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro
Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper
Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Instruction:
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
Area Description:
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 San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson; Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov