Extreme Heat Warning: Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Superior; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon

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Extreme Heat Warning — Aguila Valley; Tonopah Desert; Cave Creek/New River; New River Mesa; Rio Verde/Salt River; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Superior; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 112. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, Superior, and Tonopah Desert. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...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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