Yuma County, AZ
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Sunday 07/26 12:59 PM MDT – Monday 07/27 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
What
Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 116. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
Where
Mostly rural portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California, including Joshua Tree National Park.
When
Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
What to Do
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.
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.
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.
Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details.
Areas Impacted
- Kofa
- Central La Paz
- Southeast Yuma County
- Gila River Valley
- Joshua Tree NP West
- Joshua Tree NP East
- Imperial County Southwest
- Salton Sea
- Chuckwalla Mountains
- Imperial County Southeast
- Imperial County West
- Chiriaco Summit
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Sunday 07/26 12:59 PM MDT – Wednesday 07/29 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
What
Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 116. Major Heat Risk.
Where
In Arizona, Parker Valley and Yuma. In California, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial Valley, and Palo Verde Valley.
When
Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday.
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.
What to Do
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.
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.
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.
Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details.
Areas Impacted
- Parker Valley
- Yuma
- Imperial Valley
- Palo Verde Valley
- Chuckwalla Valley
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Weather Outlook
Created by the NWS Phoenix WFO
Storm chances throughout the majority of the week will be confined to the AZ High terrain. High temperatures will be about 3 to 6 degrees above normal through the first half of the week, resulting in widespread Moderate to areas of Major HeatRisk. However, as high pressure restrengthens over the Desert Southwest by the latter half of the week, temperatures will heat up to near record levels, resulting in widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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