Avisos

Excessive Heat Warning issued June 12 at 11:01AM MST until June 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106degrees.* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila RiverValley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz RiverValley/Altar Valley.* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Thursday.* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potentialfor heat related illnesses, particularly for those working orparticipating in outdoor activities. Overexposure to extreme heatcan cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, withoutintervention, can lead to heat stroke.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possibleand drink plenty of water.

National Weather Service

Fire Weather Watch issued June 12 at 11:06AM MST until June 14 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 152. This includes portionsof Cochise, Graham and Southern Greenlee counties.* TIMING...11 AM MST Friday morning until 8 PM MST Fridayevening.* WINDS...Sustained 20-foot/10-minute average winds from thewest/southwest 18 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35-40 MPH.* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 9 percent.* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have thepotential to spread rapidly.* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...Visitweather.gov/Tucson and click on the Detailed Hazards Icon.A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditionsare forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possibleRed Flag Warnings.Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in thefield of the Fire Weather Watch for portions of SoutheastArizona.

National Weather Service