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Aug
14
2023

The Excessive Heat Watch Remains In Effect from Tuesday, August 15 through Thursday, August 17, 2023 issued by the National Weather Service (Phoenix, AZ Forecast Office).

 

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Aug
14
2023

Increasing moisture will result in higher shower and thunderstorm chances starting later today, with better chances on Tuesday.

Daily chances for storms mainly across high terrain areas all week, with minor risk of extending into south-central and southwest Arizona.

Localized Major Heat Risk on Wednesday and Thursday. An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for the Phoenix, Yuma, and El Centro Metro areas.

Increasing moisture and slightly cooler temperatures are expected this weekend.

We are monitoring a potential tropical system this weekend which may bring significant impacts to the region.

However, there is still high uncertainty at this time.

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Aug
10
2023

There is a water outage to to a water line break affecting homes on Sapphire Lane.

Estimated time of repair to restore water is approximately 3 hours (12:30 pm).

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Aug
8
2023

Localized areas of Major HeatRisk Monday.

Moderate HeatRisk area wide starting Tuesday.

Chance of isolated storms with overall minor risk of impacts across portions of southern Arizona mainly through Wednesday.

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Aug
8
2023

On June 28, 2023, as many of you are aware; the Senior Center Program was temporarily closed due to a hazard identification of a mechanical failure; identified in the Propane Tanks located within the Senior Center Program.

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Aug
3
2023

Warming trend expected through the end of this week with near record highs expected this weekend.

Major HeatRisk returns for south-central Arizona by Friday, expanding to southwest AZ and southeast CA on Saturday.

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Aug
1
2023

  • Good chance of storms today resulting in a Moderate risk of severe weather across southern and central Arizona
  • Lingering isolated storm chances areawide on Tuesday

Near to slightly above normal temperatures through mid-week. Potential return of very localized areas of Major HeatRisk by the weekend.

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Jul
29
2023

The Cooling Center located at the Quechan Community Center will have new hours beginning Saturday, July 29, 2023.

The new hours of operation are 10:00 am to 10:00 pm 7 days a week.

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Jul
28
2023

We are experiencing poor air quality today, Friday, July 28, 2023, due to burns yesterday afternoon, especially near the San Pasqual schools.

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Jul
28
2023

Excessive Heat Warning in effect across the entire area through today. Warning for larger population centers through Saturday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible across south-central and southwest AZ today

More expansive thunderstorms with a Moderate severe weather risk this weekend - mainly Sunday

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Jul
25
2023

  • Excessive Heat Warning in effect through Friday across the entire forecast area (Advisory for highest terrain of southern Gila County).
  • Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible across southcentral AZ each day this week.

Better rain chances expected area-wide by this weekend.

CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS BRIEFING

Excessive Heat Warning extended through Friday.

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Jul
24
2023

  • Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for Maricopa and N Pinal Counties through Wednesday evening.
  • Excessive Heat Warning now in effect for Southwest AZ and Southeast CA Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
  • Isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible across southcentral AZ each day this week.

NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page

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Jul
21
2023

  • Excessive Heat Warnings remain in effect across the region through Saturday and through Sunday across the Phoenix metro.
  • Storm chances trend upward across higher terrain and lower deserts going through the weekend and into early next week.
  • Slightly cooler temperatures going into early next week, but still widespread Moderate to isolated Major HeatRisk across the region.

NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page

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Jul
19
2023

The Quechan Indian Tribe 2023 School Clothing Assistance Program is Open to Parents/Guardians of Enrolled Quechan Tribal Members only (3-18 year olds).

The 2023 School Clothing Assistance Program has been developed to assist school age children (Headstart - 12th Grade).

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Jul
18
2023

These past few weeks have been very hectic with the Quechan Senior Center being closed for repairs.

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Jul
17
2023

The Excessive Heat Warning extends to Friday, July 21, 2023 issued by the National Weather Service (Phoenix, AZ Forecast Office).

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Jul
17
2023

Long-duration excessive heat event likely to cause continued public health impacts with Major to Extreme

HeatRisk through much of this week. Record temperatures possible each day.

A few strong thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds and blowing dust possible this afternoon/evening across south-central AZ.

Chances for isolated thunderstorms continue each day this week over the high terrain east of Phoenix.

NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page

CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS BRIEFING
• Extended the Excessive Heat Warning through Friday for the lower deserts.
• Extended the Excessive Heat Warning through Wednesday for areas including Superior and San Carlos.
• Blowing Dust Advisory issued for this afternoon and evening for portions of northwest Pinal County

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Jul
14
2023

Long-duration excessive heat event likely to cause public health impacts with the greatest impacts this weekend.

Record temperatures possible each day through Tuesday.

Major to Extreme HeatRisk through early next week.

Isolated thunderstorms over high terrain areas through Sunday, increasing chances and potentially expanding into the south-central AZ lower deserts starting Monday.

NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page

CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS BRIEFING
Added chance for thunderstorms for Phoenix Monday and Tuesday

WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK
Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence. The weather hazard with the greatest risk will be listed first in the matrix.

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Jul
12
2023

Long-duration excessive heat event likely to cause public health impacts with the greatest impacts starting Friday onward.

Increasing areas of Major HeatRisk with localized Extreme HeatRisk expected over the weekend.

Isolated thunderstorms mainly over high terrain areas are possible today, with chances beginning to decrease thereafter.
NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page

CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS BRIEFING
• Increased the Phoenix metro area to Extreme HeatRisk on Friday through at least Sunday.
• Increased the High Terrain areas to Major HeatRisk on Saturday through at least Sunday.
• Increased Southwest Arizona AND Southeast California to Extreme HeatRisk on Saturday through at least Sunday.

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Jul
10
2023

An excessive heat warning was issued on Monday, July 10, 2023 for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 10:00 am until 8:00 pm Sunday, July 16, 2023 bu the National Weather Service.

 

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