Excessive Heat Warning for Arizona
TUCSON, ARIZONA, USA – An extreme heat alert was issued for Arizona by the National Weather Service, which will begin this Wednesday at noon and will last until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Weather conditions may exceed the 100 degrees Fahrenheit mark. For Tucson and surrounding areas, temperatures are expected to range between 102 and 109 degrees.
In the case of Ajo, where illegal migratory flows are common, the temperature conditions could reach 108 degrees, while in Sells they could reach 107.
At the border in cities like Nogales and Douglas the weather conditions are forecasted at around 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
During an Extreme Heat Warning | Watch for Heat-Related Illness | Pet Owners |
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Find air conditioning Avoid strenuous activities Wear light clothing Check on family members and neighbors Drink plenty of fluids Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke Never leave people or pets in a closed car | Heat cramps – Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms or legs Heat exhaustion – Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, fainting, nausea, vomiting Heatstroke – Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) taken orally. Red, hot and dry skin with no sweat. Rapid, strong pulse. Dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness | When temperatures reach over 100 degrees dogs’ paws can burn and cause overheating Give your pet plenty of fresh, clean water Never leave your pet alone in a closed car Do not leave your pet unsupervised around a pool Trim your dog’s hair, but never shave |
Extreme Heat Information Sheet: https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/extreme-heat_information-sheet.pdf
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