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Extreme Heat Watch

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Tue 08/05/2025 01:00 PM EDT

End Time

Fri 08/08/2025 11:00 PM EDT

Significance

Watch

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Scottsdale, AZ ∙ Gilbert, AZ ∙ Phoenix, AZ ∙ Glendale, AZ ∙ Mesa, AZ ∙ Chandler, AZ ∙ Peoria, AZ ∙ Tempe, AZ ∙ Surprise, AZ ∙ Goodyear, AZ

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1206 PM MST Fri Aug 1 2025 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 114. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 110 to 118. Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...The Northwest Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, The East Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Saturday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water, and more. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Extreme 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. 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. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. An Extreme Heat Watch means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, may occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

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AZZ537-540-542>544-546-548-550-551-020900- /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250803T0300Z/ /O.CON.KPSR.XH.A.0004.250805T1700Z-250809T0300Z/ 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 Phoenix, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Avondale, Wittmann, Circle City, Tempe, Peoria, Beardsley, Mesa, Goodyear, Paradise Valley, Liberty, Gilbert, Chandler, Sun City West, Queen Creek, and Cashion 1206 PM MST Fri Aug 1 2025