Tips on How to Survive the Deadly Arizona Heatwave

We're Having a Heat Wave

It seems like no matter where you live in Arizona, you've had at least one day when your phone was blowing up with extreme weather messages. Notices of excessive heat warnings have been pushed to our phones almost daily.

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Most of the Cochise and Santa Cruz Counties have experienced some relief since the start of monsoon season. Still, the gauge is hovering around 100 degrees and higher almost daily, which is quite unusual this time of year.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 16: In an aerial view, a billboard displays the temperature that was forecast to reach 115 degrees Fahrenheit on July 16, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. A persistent heat dome over Texas that has expanded to California, Nevada and Arizona is subjecting millions of Americans to excessive heat warnings, according to the National Weather Service. // Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Phoenix and Tucson Are Roasting in the Heat

In Phoenix, Tucson, and other areas of the state, can only dream of 100-degree days for a little cooling relief.

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The extreme heat in Arizona is no joke. With reports around the state of heat-related illnesses and even deaths, the heat has stretched on for weeks. And it's showing no sign of letting up. The hottest day recorded so far this year was July 20th, when the thermometer reached 119 degrees in Phoenix.

How Hot is It?

According to an article from azcentral.com, Arizona's extreme summer heat has been setting new weather records this year, in one of the longest stretches of heat on record.

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The extreme heat in Phoenix has even tested the limits of survival. According to ABC 15 Arizona, there have been 18 heat-related deaths this year.

Tips on How to Stay Safe in the Heat

The CDC has tips on the best way to stay safe in this extreme heat:

Limit your outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest. Try to shift any outdoor activities to the early morning or evening, when the weather is cooler. Still, use your judgment.
Pace yourself. You may not be able to do as much in the heat. Be sure to stop before you become tired.
Closely monitor the people in your life who depend on you. Are your kids drinking enough water? How about your elderly parents? Dehydration can happen quickly.

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Drink more water than usual, and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are poor substitutes. Stick to plain or flavored water as much as possible.

Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, and have someone check on you.

Never leave children or pets in your car.

Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing and sunscreen if you go outside.

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