Highlights
- The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Scottsdale and Paradise Valley effective August 3 through 8 p.m. Friday, August 7.
- Afternoon highs of 110 to 115 degrees are expected, with dangerously hot and humid conditions raising heat stroke risk.
- Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to locate free cooling centers, transportation, and water.
- OSHA recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for anyone working outdoors.
EXTREME HEAT WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the broader Phoenix metropolitan area, running from noon Monday, August 3 through 8 p.m. Friday, August 7.
Afternoon temperatures of 110 to 115 degrees are forecast, with dangerously hot and humid conditions. The NWS rates the heat risk as major to extreme, with elevated likelihood of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal.
The warning covers Northwest Valley, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, East Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and the Southeast Valley/Queen Creek corridor.
The NWS advises rescheduling strenuous outdoor activity to early morning or evening when possible, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and drinking plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved immediately to a cool, shaded location. Heat stroke is a medical emergency; call 911.
For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water, and additional resources. More information is available at maricopa.gov/heat.
The warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. MST Friday, August 7.
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