NWS Phoenix AZXH.W 0009September 7, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Kofa, Southeast Yuma County, Gila River Valley and 3 more, AZ
The National Weather Service office in Phoenix issued an extreme heat warning for Kofa, Southeast Yuma County, Gila River Valley and 3 more in Arizona, which was in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on September 10. It was the 9th extreme heat warning the NWS office in Phoenix issued in 2026. Arizona had 2 extreme heat warnings in September 2026, against 2 in an average September of 2008-2025 (Arizona's extreme heat warnings by year).
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In force for 2 days; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Phoenix AZ
- Area
- Kofa, Southeast Yuma County, Gila River Valley and 3 more
- State
- Arizona
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 12:33 a.m. PDT, September 7, 2026
- In force from
- 10:00 a.m. PDT, September 8, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. PDT, September 10, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KPSR XH.W 0009
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 109 expected. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Gila Bend, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Tonopah Desert, Gila River Valley, Kofa, and Southeast Yuma County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM MST Thursday. * 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.
What the agency told people to do
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.
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.