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Fire danger remains in Arizona due to dry weather, winds
FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has the details on our dry and breezy weather that's making for dangerous fire conditions.
PHOENIX - It was another windy day across Arizona.
Winds in the High Country gusted up to 50 mph in spots. In the Valley, the winds gusted up to 30 mph.
Temperatures cooled down a few degrees, and Phoenix reached a high temperature of 104 degrees.
This Week:
Red flag warnings will be in effect Monday and likely Tuesday for the Colorado Plateau, north of the Mogollon Rim, where winds are expected to gust up to 40 mph.
The winds will be lighter in the Flagstaff and Sedona areas, as well as the Valley.
The Flagstaff and Sedona areas will see wind gusts up to around 30 mph, and the Valley will see gusts up to around 20 mph Monday afternoon and evening. Wildfire spread is still moderate for the currently burning fires, but not as high as today.
Winds will eventually lighten up across Arizona later in the week, lowering the fire danger. However, there is no rain in the forecast this week.
Temperatures will be cooler than normal across Arizona this week, with highs around 100 degrees in the Valley through Thursday.
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The following heat safety information was provided by the Scottsdale Fire Department.
What are Heat Emergencies?
Heat Cramps: Profuse sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle cramps
Heat Exhaustion: Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea/vomit, Cool/moist skin
Heat Stroke: Elevated temp. +103degrees, confusion/irrational behavior, dry/hot skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid weak pulse (shock), seizures, unconscious
What to do
- Get person into shade or cool location.
- Cool person with cool, wet cloths (neck, groin, armpits, head) and fan body.
- Sip cool water if person is alert.
- For muscle cramps, massage muscles gently, but firmly until relaxed.
- *If symptoms worsen, call 911.
What not to do
- Do not give anything by mouth if person is vomiting, unable to swallow or unconscious.
- Do not underestimate the seriousness of a heat emergency.
- Prevention/Preparation for hike/exercise in heat.
Know your limitations
- Hydrate (begins day prior to hike/exercise, hour before hike, during and after).
- Wear proper clothing, lightweight and light color, protect head, proper shoes.
- Always carry a cell phone and best to hike with company.
- Always tell someone where you are hiking and when to plan to return.
Preventing heat exhaustion/heat stroke
The Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings.
- Find a cooling center/hydration station.
- Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (mid-day).
- Check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors at least twice a day.
- Drink water before, during, and after working or exercising outside.
- Check the UV Index.
- Check the heat risk map.
Road Conditions
- Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623)
The Source: Information for this article was gathered by the FOX 10 Weather Experts, and from the National Weather Service.