31°54'N / 110°12'W / Altitude 1124 m / 20:43 2026/08/01, America/Phoenix (UTC-7)
From: 2026/08/01, 16:03
To: 2026/08/02, 00:15
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 in Santa Cruz and Cochise counties and 107 to 113 elsewhere. Major to Extreme HeatRisk is expected. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 84 to 90 degrees in the deserts will provide little to no relief from heat overnight. Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the Western Deserts.
Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson,Cochise
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
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.
NWS Tucson AZ
2026/08/01, 16:03From: 2026/08/01, 16:03
To: 2026/08/02, 00:15
* WHAT...Strong storms in New Mexico this afternoon will dive south-southwest into portions of Southeast Arizona along the Arizona/new Mexico state line. These storms will produce strong organized thunderstorm outflows to 45 to 50 mph, resulting in dense blowing dust with visibility between one-quarter and one mile at times. This will especially impact portions of Interstate 10 in the San Simon Valley or east of Bowie to the state line. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 in Cochise county and 107 to 113 elsewhere. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 84 to 90 degrees in the deserts will provide little to no relief from heat overnight. Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the Western Deserts.
CochisePersons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way
off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay
Alive'.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
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.NWS Tucson AZ2026/08/01, 16:03
From: 2026/08/01, 19:46
To: 2026/08/01, 21:15
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Western Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 915 PM MST. * At 746 PM MST, a wall of dense blowing dust was located along a line from 15 miles southwest of Chiricahua National Monument to near Texas Canyon to 17 miles northwest of Willcox, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility. SOURCE...Detected by National Weather Service meteorologists. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * Locations impacted include... Benson, St. David, Dragoon, Pearce-Sunsites, Mescal, Cochise, Elfrida, Sunizona, Texas Canyon, Kansas Settlement and Cascabel. This includes the following highways... Route 90 between mile markers 290 and 296. Route 80 between mile markers 293 and 313. Route 181 between mile markers 39 and 46. Route 191 between mile markers 21 and 61...and near mile marker 66. Interstate 10 between mile markers 298 and 332.
Cochise, AZMotorists should not drive into a dust storm. PULL ASIDE STAY ALIVE!NWS Tucson AZ2026/08/01, 19:46
From: 2026/08/01, 16:03
To: 2026/08/02, 00:15
* WHAT...Strong storms in New Mexico this afternoon will dive south-southwest into portions of Southeast Arizona along the Arizona/new Mexico state line. These storms will produce strong organized thunderstorm outflows to 45 to 50 mph, resulting in dense blowing dust with visibility between one-quarter and one mile at times. This will especially impact portions of Interstate 10 in the San Simon Valley or east of Bowie to the state line. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 101 to 106 in Cochise county and 107 to 113 elsewhere. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Upper Gila River Valley. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures of 84 to 90 degrees in the deserts will provide little to no relief from heat overnight. Warmest overnight low temperatures expected in the Western Deserts.
CochisePersons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way
off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay
Alive'.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
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.NWS Tucson AZ2026/08/01, 16:03