Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
635 WWUS75 KPSR 190714 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1214 AM MST Wed Aug 19 2026 AZZ538-539-553-554-559-192230- /O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0003.260820T0000Z-260820T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/ Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County- Sonoran Desert Natl Monument- Including the cities of Tonopah, Cactus Forest, Wintersburg, Gila Bend, Casa Grande, Hassayampa, Arlington, Coolidge, Florence, Sentinel, and Kaka 1214 AM MST Wed Aug 19 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 113. Major Heat Risk. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Gila Bend, Northwest Pinal County, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Tonopah Desert, and West Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Friday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside, Stay Alive`. An Extreme 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. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, 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 and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. && $$ AZZ540-550-551-192230- /O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0003.260820T0000Z-260820T0500Z/ /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/ Buckeye/Avondale-South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek- Including the cities of Avondale, Goodyear, Queen Creek, Sun Lakes, Liberty, and Cashion 1214 AM MST Wed Aug 19 2026 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 112. Major Heat Risk. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Buckeye/Avondale, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Friday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, `Pull Aside, Stay Alive`. An Extreme 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. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, 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 and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. && $$ AZZ530>533-535-536-CAZ562-565>567-569-570-192230- /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/ Parker Valley-Kofa-Yuma-Central La Paz-Southeast Yuma County-Gila River Valley-Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County Southeast- Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley- Including the cities of Salton City, Brenda, Ripley, Parker, Midland, Brawley, Yuma, Coyote Wells, Coolidge Springs, Ligurta, Harcuvar, Alamorio, Salome, El Centro, Fortuna Foothills, Mountain Spring, Winona, Ehrenberg, Martinez Lake, Vicksburg Junction, Blythe, Winterhaven, Calexico, Quartzsite, Plaster City, Palo Verde, Vicksburg, Ocotillo, and Palm Canyon 1214 AM MST Wed Aug 19 2026 /1214 AM PDT Wed Aug 19 2026/ ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 114 expected. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Extreme 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. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, 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 and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. && $$ AZZ534-541-549-555-192230- /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/ Aguila Valley-Cave Creek/New River-Fountain Hills/East Mesa- Apache Junction/Gold Canyon- Including the cities of Fountain Hills, Apache Junction, Scottsdale, Wickenburg, Gladden, and Aguila 1214 AM MST Wed Aug 19 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 111 expected. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, and Fountain Hills/East Mesa. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. && $$ AZZ537-542>544-546-548-192230- /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/ Northwest Valley-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley- Including the cities of Wittmann, Mesa, Beardsley, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Sun City West, Tempe, Surprise, Chandler, Circle City, Peoria, and Phoenix 1214 AM MST Wed Aug 19 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 108 to 111. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Valley, and Scottsdale/Paradise Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Extreme 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. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, 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 and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. && $$ AZZ560-192230- /O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260822T0300Z/ San Carlos- Including the cities of San Carlos and Peridot 1214 AM MST Wed Aug 19 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 102 to 108 expected. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...San Carlos. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details. && $$ CK