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Extreme Heat Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Thu 03/19/2026 04:07 PM EDT

End Time

Sun 03/22/2026 11:00 PM EDT

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ Issued by National Weather Service Tucson AZ 107 PM MST Thu Mar 19 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 95 to 106 expected. 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 Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon temperatures 95 to 107 expected. 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.

Technical Header

AZZ541-545-547-549-552-555-561-201000- /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-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 Hayden, Fountain Hills, Apache Junction, Winkelman, Superior, Scottsdale, and Tortilla Flat 107 PM MST Thu Mar 19 2026