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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.
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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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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- 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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- 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.
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- 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.
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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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These past few weeks have been very hectic with the Quechan Senior Center being closed for repairs.
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The Excessive Heat Warning extends to Friday, July 21, 2023 issued by the National Weather Service (Phoenix, AZ Forecast Office).
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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.
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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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.
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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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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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.
The Quechan Head Start is gathering information for the community assessment. The assessment paints a picture of the community and describes the diverse needs of families who may receive services.
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Prolonged excessive heat event likely to cause public health impacts with the greatest impacts likely Thursday through the weekend
Areas of Major HeatRisk as early as Wednesday with localized Extreme HeatRisk possible over the weekend.
Isolated mainly high terrain thunderstorms are possible each day, with the highest chances on Tuesday.
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Very hot temperatures persisting through the weekend with an Excessive Heat Warning through at least next Thursday for south-central Arizona.
Even hotter temperatures areawide starting next Tuesday and likely lasting into next weekend resulting in widespread Major HeatRisk with Extreme HeatRisk likely in urban locations.
Isolated high terrain thunderstorms as early as Sunday, but better chances Monday-Wednesday.
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Very hot temperatures persisting through the rest of the week with local areas of Major HeatRisk mainly in the Phoenix Metro through Friday.
Hotter temperatures likely for next week with a return of widespread Major HeatRisk expected by around Monday. High terrain thunderstorms possible by early next week.
NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING now in effect through Friday across the lower deserts of Arizona and southeastern California. Near record high temperatures of 110° - 116°F across the lower deserts each afternoon. Gradual increase in moisture will lead to above normal temperatures overnight, which will exacerbate the Heat Risk. Take precautions to protect yourself from the heat such as staying indoors and remaining hydrated!
Excessive Heat Warning—Take Action! An Excessive Heat Warning is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this Warning is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105° or higher for at least 2 days and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75°; however, these criteria vary across the country, especially for areas not used to extreme heat conditions. If you don't take precautions immediately when conditions are extreme, you may become seriously ill or even die.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 4, 2023.
Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 117.
Portions of south central and southwest Arizona and southeast and southern California from Saturday morning through Tuesday evening.
High Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
