The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Phoenix metropolitan area effective July 7 at 12:43 p.m. MST through 8 p.m. MST Thursday. 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. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 110 to 116 degrees.
Residents should take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, including rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities to early morning or evening hours and drinking plenty of water. Heat exposure can cause cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke without intervention. Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to locate free cooling centers, transportation, water, and other resources.
Source: National Weather Service
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