Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
159 AM MST Sat Aug 8 2020
AZZ537-540-542>544-546-548-550-551-082300-
/O.CON.KPSR.EH.W.0010.200809T1600Z-200811T0300Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann,
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty,
Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert,
Sun Lakes, and Queen Creek
159 AM MST Sat Aug 8 2020
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO
8 PM MST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109
to 113 expected.
* WHERE...North Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley,
South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley,
Central Phoenix, The East Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area,
Southeast Valley/Queen Creek and The Northwest Valley of the
Phoenix Metro Area.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 8 PM MST Monday.
* 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 Warning 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 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.
Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.
Continue to monitor NWS forecasts, broadcast outlets, and local
government for updates.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
159 AM MST Sat Aug 8 2020
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Tonto Basin-San Carlos-Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Punkin Center, San Carlos, Globe,
and Miami
159 AM MST Sat Aug 8 2020
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO
8 PM MST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 102
to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Tonto Basin, Globe/Miami and San Carlos.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 8 PM MST Monday.
* 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 Warning 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 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.
Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.
Continue to monitor NWS forecasts, broadcast outlets, and local
government for updates.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
316 AM MDT Sat Aug 8 2020
NMZ201>241-090930-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-Tusas Mountains Including Chama-
Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Espanola Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood-
Estancia Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Mountains-
Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
316 AM MDT Sat Aug 8 2020
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central
New Mexico.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms will favor southwest and eastern portions of
the state this afternoon and early evening. The storms will be
capable of producing brief heavy rain, strong downburst winds, small
hail, and cloud to ground lightning strikes. Storm motions will be
to the east and northeast between 10 and 15 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Thunderstorm coverage is forecast to increase slightly Sunday.
Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief heavy
rain, strong downburst winds, small hail, and lightning strikes.
Storm motions will be east around 10 to 15 mph. Dry air will shut
down thunderstorm chances Monday for all but the south- central
mountains and far northeast. Dry air overtakes the forecast area
Tuesday and continues in place through the remainder of the week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any flooding
through the National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at
weather.gov/abq or by calling 1.888.386.7637.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
1243 PM MDT Fri Aug 7 2020
NMZ401>417-TXZ418>424-081845-
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
1243 PM MDT Fri Aug 7 2020
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
New Mexico, southwest New Mexico, and southwest Texas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
We will see isolated to scattered thunderstorms again today, much
like yesterday. These storms will will produce brief heavy rain
and small hail, but the main threat will be strong and gusty
outflow winds which will be able to travel long distances from the
parent storm. Isolated winds gusty of 40 to 50 mph will be
possible this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Our isolated to scattered thunderstorm chances will continue for
Saturday and Sunday. Then for the first of next week, upper level
high pressure will return to the region. This ridge will lower,
but not eliminate our rain chances. Also our high temperatures
next week, will creep several degrees higher, so that many lowland
locations will be at or a degree or two above 100.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter should report significant weather to local law enforcement
and to our office via our 800 spotter number or via Twitter using
our office username, @NWSElPaso.
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