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NWS / NOAA weather: Extreme Heat Watch issued July 20 at 11:54AM MST until July 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures
108 to 115. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and
heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to
heat stroke.

* WHERE...Buckeye/Avondale, Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, East
Valley, North Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Valley,
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast
Valley/Queen Creek.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, Call 2-1-1 to find a free
cooling center, transportation, water and more.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2889th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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