04 July 2023

OZONE HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY. . .Excessive Heat Warning EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING Excessive Heat Warning MARICOPA COUNTY

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Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Mon., June 26 and Tues., June 27 

Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Friday, June 30 

Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Friday, June 30 - Sunday, July 2 

Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Monday, July 03 - Wednesday, July 05 




Weather Alerts for Maricopa County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Excessive Heat Warning  EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING   Excessive Heat Warning
MARICOPA COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Aguila Valley - Apache Junction, Gold Canyon - Buckeye, Avondale - Cave Creek, New River - Central Phoenix - Deer Valley - East Valley - Fountain Hills, East Mesa - Gila Bend - North Phoenix, Glendale - Northwest Pinal County - Northwest Valley - Scottsdale, Paradise Valley - Sonoran Desert Natl Monument - South Mountain, Ahwatukee - Southeast Valley, Queen Creek - Tonopah Desert - West Pinal County
Effective: Tue, 7/4 12:36pmUpdated: Tue, 7/4 4:10pmUrgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 7/7 8:00pmSeverity:  Moderate Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures
107 to 114 degrees. 
Overnight lows 78 to 88 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps
and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can
lead to heat stroke.

Information:
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hot
temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should
be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.
Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water,
more than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or
caffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-
colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor
those with a higher vulnerability to heat, including small
children. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially
the elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer and
more frequent breaks and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Never leave kids or pets unattended in cars.
Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult
county officials for more details, which may include guidance for
proper social distancing measures.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Early
signs include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may
include: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or
exhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke,
which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache;
decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high body
temperature (above 105F); hot, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse;
rapid, shallow breathing; seizures.
Heat stroke can be DEADLY. Treat as an emergency and call 9 1 1.
Continue to monitor NWS forecasts, broadcast outlets, and local
government for updates.

Air Quality Alert  AIR QUALITY ALERT   Air Quality Alert
MARICOPA COUNTY



Areas Affected:
Maricopa
Effective: Mon, 7/3 8:32amUpdated: Tue, 7/4 4:10pmUrgency: Unknown
Expires: Wed, 7/5 9:00pmSeverity: UnknownCertainty: Unknown

 
Details:
...OZONE HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR MARICOPA COUNTY INCLUDING THE
PHOENIX METRO AREA THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has extended
an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through
Wednesday.
This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing
ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone
concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects
increase as air quality deteriorates.
Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties
for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory
problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended.
You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit.
The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late
in the day.
For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet
site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.

 


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