Highlights
- The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning effective through 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30, covering Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.
- Afternoon highs of 108 to 113 degrees are forecast, with the NWS classifying conditions as Major Heat 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 Monday night covering Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the broader Phoenix metropolitan area, in effect until 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30.
Afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach 108 to 113 degrees across the region. The NWS classifies current conditions as Major Heat Risk, warning that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during events of this severity. Overexposure can progress from heat cramps and heat exhaustion to heat stroke without intervention.
The NWS advises rescheduling strenuous outdoor activity to early morning or evening when possible. Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and consistent water intake are recommended. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved immediately to a cool, shaded location; heat stroke requires a call to 9-1-1.
For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
Maricopa County has activated its heat-relief network. Residents can call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water, and more.
The warning remains in effect until 11 a.m. MST Thursday.
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