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Blowing Dust Advisory for Buckeye/Avondale; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek

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What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 112. Major Heat Risk. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase...

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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'. 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.

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* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 112. Major Heat Risk. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Buckeye/Avondale, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and Southeast Valley/Queen Creek. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Friday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat

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    Blowing Dust Advisory issued August 19 at 12:14AM MST until August 19 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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    Blowing Dust Advisory issued August 19 at 12:14AM MST until August 19 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Phoenix AZ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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