The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Phoenix metropolitan area Saturday, August 9, effective from 11:13 AM until 8 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 109 to 112 degrees, creating a major heat risk.
Residents should take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, including rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities to early morning or evening hours, wearing lightweight clothing, and drinking plenty of water. Maricopa County residents can call 2-1-1 to locate free cooling centers, transportation, water, and other resources. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are significant risks during extreme heat events.
Source: National Weather Service.
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