The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Phoenix metropolitan area effective July 23 at 12:18 AM MST through July 27 at 8:00 PM MST. 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 105 to 118 degrees.
Residents should take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, including rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities to early morning or evening hours when possible. Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to locate free cooling centers, transportation, water, and other resources. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop rapidly during extreme heat events and require immediate intervention.
Source: National Weather Service
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