Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
912 AM MST Sat Aug 15 2026

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/O.NEW.KTWC.XH.W.0006.260817T1700Z-260822T0300Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area-South
Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-Upper Gila River
Valley-
Including the cities of Safford, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Mammoth,
Vail, Clifton, Ajo, Oracle, Sells, Marana, Tucson, Picacho Peak State
Park, and Green Valley
912 AM MST Sat Aug 15 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging
  between 103 to 110 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees.
  Major HeatRisk is expected.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono
  O`odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and
  Western Pima County.

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

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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AWH

Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
148 AM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026

NMZ226-160000-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
South Central Mountains-
148 AM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...The South Central Mountains, including the Ruidoso area
  burn scars.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams on and downstream of recent burn scars may rise
  out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour over the burn scars
    surrounding Ruidoso have the potential to produce rapid runoff
    that would impact creeks and streams in the Ruidoso area. The
    main risk window for flash flooding will be 2 PM to 5 PM MDT.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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