Alertes en vigueur Andalusia, AZ

Avertissement de chaleur accablante
Émis à sam. 13:24 juin. 15
Publié par : National Weather Service
Action Recommandée

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions shouldbe 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, orcaffeinated drinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-colored clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitorthose with a higher vulnerability to heat, including smallchildren. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors, especiallythe elderly. If engaging in outdoor activity, take longer andmore 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. Consultcounty officials for more details, which may include guidance forproper social distancing measures.Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Earlysigns include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion mayinclude: cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness orexhaustion; nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke,which may include: vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache;decreased alertness or loss of consciousness; high bodytemperature (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 localgovernment for updates.

Description

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. High temperatures 105 to 113degrees today and 104 to 111 degrees on Sunday.* WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona, including the PhoenixMetro area.* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heatexhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead toheat stroke.