Highlights
- The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Scottsdale/Paradise Valley and eight other Valley zones effective through Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Afternoon highs of 111 to 116 degrees are forecast, carrying a Major Heat Risk designation from NWS Phoenix.
- Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to locate free cooling centers, transportation, and water.
- Heat stroke is a medical emergency — call 911; OSHA recommends frequent shaded rest breaks for outdoor workers.
EXTREME HEAT WATCH: The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued an Extreme Heat Watch at 11:39 p.m. Thursday covering Scottsdale/Paradise Valley and eight additional zones, Buckeye/Avondale, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, running from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening, July 9 at 8 p.m.
Afternoon temperatures of 111 to 116 degrees are possible across the watch area. NWS classifies the event as Major Heat Risk. The agency warns that overexposure can progress from heat cramps and heat exhaustion to heat stroke without intervention.
Outdoor workers face elevated risk. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location immediately. Heat stroke requires a call to 911.
Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, and water. Additional resources are listed at maricopa.gov/heat.
NWS advises rescheduling strenuous outdoor activity to early morning or evening, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and drinking plenty of water. The watch remains in effect until Thursday at 8 p.m. MST.
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