Extreme Heat Warning for Imperial County West and Imperial Valley
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NOAA issued it on September 7, 2026, 3 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Phoenix AZ has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Imperial County West and Imperial Valley from 10 AM Tuesday through 8 PM PDT Friday, with afternoon temperatures of 106 to 112 expected.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- Imperial Valley, California
- Issued
- September 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Phoenix AZ
Heat notices are time-bound and location-specific. Confirm the current forecast and local public-health guidance before relying on this archived record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Imperial Valley, California.
Alert Details
Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Phoenix AZ. Effective from 2026-09-07T00:33:00-07:00, with onset at 2026-09-08T10:00:00-07:00 and ending 2026-09-11T20:00:00-07:00. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Expected.
Affected Areas
Imperial County West and Imperial Valley (CAZ566, CAZ567).
What You Should Do
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening when possible. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and drink plenty of water. Schedule 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 911. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas.
Expected Conditions
Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures 106 to 112 expected. Major Heat Risk. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Timeline
Alert issued September 7 at 12:33 AM MST. Effective from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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