Blowing Dust Advisory for Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford
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- Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox, Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford
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What: Strong storms in New Mexico this afternoon will dive south-southwest into portions of Southeast Arizona along the Arizona/new Mexico state line. These storms will produce strong organized thunderstorm outflows to 45 to 50 mph, resulting in dense blowing dust with visibility between one-quarter and one mile at...
What the bulletin says to do
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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.
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* WHAT...Strong storms in New Mexico this afternoon will dive south-southwest into portions of Southeast Arizona along the Arizona/new Mexico state line. These storms will produce strong organized thunderstorm outflows to 45 to 50 mph, resulting in dense blowing dust with visibility between one-quarter and one mile at times. This will especially impact portions of Interstate 10 in the San Simon Valley or east of Bowie to the state line. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 in Cochise county and 107 to 113 elsewhere. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 84 to 90 degrees in the deserts will provide little to no relief from heat overnight. Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the Western Deserts.
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Blowing Dust Advisory issued August 1 at 4:03PM MST until August 1 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tucson AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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