Weather Alerts For Yuma, AZ

# HEADLINE -------------------- EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ SATURDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 115. Major to Extreme Heat Risk. WHERE Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. WHEN Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Saturday. IMPACTS Increase in heat related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death. ISSUED AT Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 11:37 AM MST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Phoenix AZ HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Imperial County West, Central La Paz, Chuckwalla Valley, Gila River Valley, Imperial County Southeast, Imperial County Southwest, Imperial Valley, Kofa, Palo Verde Valley, Parker Valley, Southeast Yuma County, Yuma Including the cities of Calexico, Yuma, Brenda, Vicksburg Junction, Mountain Spring, Ripley, Vicksburg, Coyote Wells, Palo Verde, Harcuvar, Midland, Parker, Ocotillo, Salome, El Centro, Salton City, Coolidge Springs, Brawley, Blythe, Martinez Lake, Alamorio, Quartzsite, Plaster City, Fortuna Foothills, Winterhaven, Palm Canyon, Winona, Ligurta, and Ehrenberg