Severe Heatwave ● Closed

Extreme Heat Warning issued October 8 at 12:33PM MST until October 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ, United States of America

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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures
102 to 106. Major Heat Risk.

* WHERE...In Arizona, Gila River Valley and Parker Valley. In
California, Chuckwalla Valley and Palo Verde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat
exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat
stroke.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionParker Valley; Gila River Valley; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-08T20:00:00-07:00

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About this location

The agency did not publish coordinates for this warning. The pin is the centre of the country, not the location of the event — read the area name, not the map, for where it applies.

Area as the agency stated it: Parker Valley; Gila River Valley; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley

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What to do

Follow the instructions issued by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.

Recognising heat exhaustion and heat stroke, keeping cool, and protecting vulnerable people during extreme heat.

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