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Excessive Heat Watch issued June 2 at 11:51AM PDT until June 6 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures105 to 110. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can leadto heat stroke.* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona.* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat events.An Excessive Heat Watch means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, may occur. Actions should betaken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water, morethan usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinateddrinks. Dress for the heat - lightweight and light-colored clothing.Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a highervulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on family,friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging inoutdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid thehottest parts of the day. Never leave kids or pets unattended incars.Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult countyofficials for more details, which may include guidance for propersocial distancing measures.Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. Earlysigns include thirst and muscle cramps. Heat exhaustion may include:cool, moist, pale skin; headache; dizziness; weakness or exhaustion;nausea. The most serious illness is heat stroke, which may include:vomiting; confusion; throbbing headache; decreased alertness or lossof consciousness; high body temperature (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.

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