Highlights
- The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Scottsdale and Paradise Valley effective through 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3.
- Afternoon highs of 110 to 117 degrees are forecast, with the NWS rating conditions as Major to Extreme Heat Risk.
- Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to locate free cooling centers, transportation, and water.
- Heat stroke is classified as a medical emergency; the NWS instructs anyone overcome by heat to call 911 immediately.
EXTREME HEAT WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the broader Phoenix metropolitan area at 11:56 a.m. Wednesday, with dangerously hot conditions forecast to persist through 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3.
Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 110 to 117 degrees, which the NWS rates as a Major to Extreme Heat Risk. The agency warns of an increase in heat-related illnesses including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, noting that heat stroke can lead to death.
The NWS advises residents who work or spend time outdoors to reschedule strenuous activity to early morning or evening when possible, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and drink plenty of water. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for outdoor workers, according to the alert.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location immediately. Heat stroke is a medical emergency; call 911.
In Maricopa County, free cooling centers, transportation, and water are available. Call 2-1-1 or visit maricopa.gov/heat for locations and hours.
The warning covers Northwest Valley, Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, East Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. The NWS Phoenix office says high temperatures will remain above normal through the period.
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