NWS Tucson AZXH.W 0006August 29, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells, Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail and 3 mo
The National Weather Service office in Tucson issued an extreme heat warning for Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells, Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail and 3 more in Arizona, which was in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on August 29. It was the 6th extreme heat warning the NWS office in Tucson issued in 2026. Arizona had 7 extreme heat warnings in August 2026, against 6 in an average August of 2008-2025 (Arizona's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 14.6 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Tucson AZ
- Area
- Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells, Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail and 3 more
- State
- Arizona
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 5:25 a.m. PDT, August 29, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. PDT, August 29, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KTWC XH.W 0006
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging between 104 to 110 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major to Extreme HeatRisk today through Saturday. * WHERE...Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
What the agency told people to do
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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.