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WWUS75 KTWC 141842
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1142 AM MST Fri Aug 14 2026

AZZ501-502-504>506-509-150645-
/O.CON.KTWC.XH.A.0004.260817T1700Z-260820T0300Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area-South
Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-Upper Gila River
Valley-
Including the cities of Picacho Peak State Park, Tucson, Organ
Pipe Cactus N.M., Safford, Vail, Clifton, Marana, Oracle, Green
Valley, Ajo, Mammoth, and Sells
1142 AM MST Fri Aug 14 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures ranging between
  104 to 109 degrees. Major HeatRisk is expected.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono
  O`odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and
  Western Pima County.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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