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Extreme Heat Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Thu 03/19/2026 02:00 PM EDT

End Time

Sun 03/22/2026 11:00 PM EDT

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1031 AM MST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 95 to 107 expected. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * WHERE...Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Dripping Springs, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, and Superior. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. 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.

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AZZ541-545-547-549-552-555-561-181000- /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0001.260319T1800Z-260323T0300Z/ Cave Creek/New River-New River Mesa-Rio Verde/Salt River-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-Superior-Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Dripping Springs- Including the cities of Winkelman, Apache Junction, Superior, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Hayden, and Tortilla Flat 1031 AM MST Tue Mar 17 2026