Alertes en vigueurAjo, AZ

What: Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging between 103 to 111 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major HeatRisk is expected through Tuesday and then widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk Wednesday through Saturday.
Where: Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County.
When: Until 8 PM MST Saturday.
Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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. 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.

At 1214 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated a couple of rounds of thunderstorms last night had produced between 1.00 and 3.50 inches of heavy rain along and east of Route 15 between Santa Rosa and North Komelik. The heaviest rainfall, between 2.50 and 3.50 inches, occurred near and east of North Komelik. Flash flooding is ongoing, especially in normally dry washes and low-lying areas that drain into the Santa Rosa Wash.
Hazard: Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include North Komelik. This includes the following streams and drainage
S: Santa Rosa Wash, Anegam Wash and Sil Nakya Wash.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.