Highlights
- The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the broader Phoenix metro through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9.
- Afternoon highs are forecast at 110 to 116 degrees, with the NWS classifying the event as Major Heat Risk.
- Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to locate free cooling centers, transportation, and water.
- Heat stroke is a medical emergency; anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location and 9-1-1 called immediately.
The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued an Extreme Heat Warning Monday for Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the broader Phoenix metropolitan area, with afternoon temperatures forecast at 110 to 116 degrees through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9.
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 classifies the event as Major Heat Risk.
Heat-related illness risk rises significantly during events of this magnitude, according to the alert. 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, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and drinking plenty of water.
For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments, per the alert. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved immediately to a cool, shaded location. Heat stroke requires a call to 9-1-1.
Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, and water. Additional county resources are available at maricopa.gov/heat.
The warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. MST Thursday, July 9.
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