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Excessive Heat Watch

Statement as of 3:01 AM PDT on September 02, 2010

Expires 11:00 PM EDT on September 03, 2010


... Excessive heat watch in effect from Friday morning through
Friday evening...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an excessive
heat watch... which is in effect from Friday morning through
Friday evening.

* Affected area: Lower Desert of southeast California... as well as
southwest and south-central Arizona. Locations in the watch include
the greater Phoenix metropolitan area... Casa Grande... Gila Bend...
Blythe... Yuma... and Imperial.

* Temperature: high temperatures 110 to 115. Forecast daytime highs
include 111 at Phoenix Sky Harbor... and 113 at Yuma and Blythe.

* Impacts: excessively hot temperatures can be stressful to animals
and humans... making it hard for the body to acclimate and remain
hydrated.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

It would be wise to complete any necessary outdoor activity in
the early morning when the sun and heat are less intense. If you
plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or
early evening... stay in the shade as much as possible and drink
abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting
clothing... including a wide-brimmed hat.



National Weather Service Phoenix is on the internet at



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