Weather warning for days in advance due to extreme heat in Arizona

PHOENIX – An extreme heat warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. Thursday and lasts until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

12News has issued weather advisories for the next 6 days as highs are expected to exceed 115 degrees and lows are expected to be in the 90s.

The goal is to make sure everyone is prepared and has a plan to deal with the hot conditions.

Temperatures around 46 degrees are expected on Thursday. Temperatures of 46 degrees or more will persist through Tuesday.

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Increased heat can bring an increased risk of heat-related illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heat-related illness can damage the brain and other vital organs. It particularly affects the elderly and people with chronic conditions such as obesity and high blood pressure.

In 2023, more than 600 people died in Maricopa County as a result of heat.

Signs of heat-related illness include:

• High body temperature
• Hot, red skin
• Fast pulse
• Headache
• dizziness
• Nausea
• confusion

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If you know someone who is in the risk group, be sure to visit them at the weekend.

As temperatures remain high over the next few days, it’s important to stay hydrated. According to the CDC, it’s important to reduce exercise, find a place with air conditioning to cool off, and wear light, loose-fitting clothing.

Maricopa County has cooling centers and residents can book a ride to a cooling center by calling Arizona 211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Arizona has seen its fair share of severe weather. Here is a compilation of videos from various storms in the Grand Canyon State.