Extreme Heat Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
412 AM MST Sun Jul 5 2026

AZZ501-502-504>506-509-060000-
/O.CON.KTWC.XH.A.0003.260707T1700Z-260709T0300Z/
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, Vail, Clifton, Organ Pipe Cactus
N.M., Mammoth, Picacho Peak State Park, Tucson, Marana, Oracle,
Green Valley, Ajo, and Sells
412 AM MST Sun Jul 5 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 107 to 111
  degrees.

* 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 Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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JRG