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WWUS75 KTWC 180342
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
842 PM MST Tue Jun 17 2025

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Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-Upper Santa Cruz River
Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-South Central Pinal County-
Southeast Pinal County-Upper San Pedro River Valley-Eastern
Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Ajo, Nogales, Douglas, Picacho Peak State
Park, Green Valley, Vail, Mammoth, Sierra Vista, Sells, Oracle,
Clifton, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Marana, Benson, Willcox,
Safford, and Tucson
842 PM MST Tue Jun 17 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 9 
PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Thursday through Friday Extreme Heat Warning, 
  dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 115 possible in 
  the Tucson metropolitan area, Gila River Valley, and across 
  western and central Pima County including the Tohono O'odham 
  Nation. High temperatures elsewhere will be 102 to 108 degrees.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central 
  Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, 
  Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River 
  Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western 
  Pima County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 9 PM MST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car 
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

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.

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