CA WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 17, 2022

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EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Phoenix AZ

122 PM MST Wed Jul 13 2022

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH

SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon

temperatures 110 to 116 degrees.

* WHERE...Salton Sea, Western Imperial County and Imperial

Valley including the city of El Centro.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...High Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps

and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can

lead to heat stroke.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Excessive Heat Watch 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...