Highlights
- The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning covering Scottsdale and Paradise Valley effective through 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.
- Afternoon highs of 109 to 117 degrees are forecast, with risks including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and potentially fatal heat stroke.
- 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 during the warning period.
EXTREME HEAT WARNING: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued an Extreme Heat Warning covering Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the broader Phoenix metropolitan area, running through 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.
Afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach 109 to 117 degrees, with the NWS classifying conditions 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 be fatal.
The warning was issued July 27 at 11:12 p.m. MST and covers nine zones: 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 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 requires calling 911.
For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments, according to the NWS alert.
Where can Scottsdale-area residents find cooling resources?
Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water, and additional resources. The county's heat-relief program details are available at maricopa.gov/heat.
The warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. MST Sunday, Aug. 2.
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