Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued March 22 at 2:36AM MST until March 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 2:36am
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 94 to
105. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to
develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast and
southern California.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Parker Valley; Kofa; Yuma; Central La Paz; Aguila Valley; Southeast Yuma County; Gila River Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument; Dripping Springs; Joshua Tree NP East; Imperial County Southwest; Salton Sea; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley; Chiriaco Summit; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: