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Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 7:17 PM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures up to 114 degrees. Local major Heat Risk. * WHERE...The lower Colorado River Valley, including the city of Yuma. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ Wednesday to 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Thursday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 6:45 PM Jun. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER VALLEY... The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds, low relative humidity and very high fire danger, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ and Lower Colorado River Valley CA. * TIMING... * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the field of this fire weather watch. &&
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