Official account for the Arizona State Climatologist and Arizona State Climate Office, providing weather, water, and climate science for Arizona.
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Do temperatures cool down to comfortable levels at night?🌙
Not always! Even after sunset, the heat can stick around!🥵
@KaylaMcDonaldwx explains why our overnight temperatures are staying dangerously warm and the important steps you can take to stay safe during extreme heat.☀️🌡️
#HeatAwareness #azwx
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Know the signs of heat illness so you can act quickly. Symptoms can include weakness, muscle cramps, nausea, sweating, and dizziness.
Get inside. Find shade. Hydrate. Get help if symptoms get worse. #HeatAwareness
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AZ State Climate retweeted
May 7
When taking action to protect yourself from the heat, don’t forget about your furry friends!
• If the asphalt is too hot for your feet, it's too hot for their feet!
• Keep pets inside & hydrated!
• Never leave pets alone in a hot car!
#HeatAwarenessWeek
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As we start to wrap up Heat Awareness Week, we wanted to remind everyone of the tools that are available to help you stay safe this summer.☀️
Click this link to visit our Arizona Heat Awareness Week StoryMap: arcg.is/1HmG5z2
There is also a Spanish version available: arcg.is/4mrL00
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Staying heat-safe means planning ahead. Drink water before you're thirsty, know where nearby cooling centers are, and check in on others who are at high risk.
maricopa.gov/heat
#HeatAwareness
ALT Beat the Heat. Make a plan to stay heat safe this summer, with a checkmark icon and sun graphic.
ALT Know Your Risk. Check weather alerts, take precautions if you have health conditions, talk to your provider about medications, and learn signs of heat illness like dizziness, headache, confusion, and nausea.
ALT Protect Yourself. Drink water regularly, use electrolytes if active, avoid alcohol and caffeine in heat, and wear lightweight clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
ALT Protect Others. Never leave children or pets in vehicles, check on people who live alone, help others find cooling centers by calling 2-1-1, and donate water or volunteer.
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AZ State Climate retweeted
May 5
May 4–8 is Arizona #HeatAwarenessWeek ☀️
At #ArizonaStateUniversity, professors like Matei Georgescu say smart planning can keep Phoenix livable.
@AZStateClimate climatologist Erinanne Saffell is leading statewide efforts an interactive #StoryMap to understand heat risks & stay safe.
💧 Hydrate. Avoid peak heat. Check on others.
🔗news.asu.edu/20260501-enviro…
🔗storymaps.arcgis.com/stories…
#HeatAwareness #StayCoolAZ #ASU @HeatReadyPHX @NWSPhoenix @SRPconnect @AZDHS @CityofPhoenixAZ @maricopacounty @ASUTheCollege @ASUResearch
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Heat affects us all, but some of us are at greater risk. People react differently to heat based on their age, health, and living conditions. Check in on your neighbors, friends, and family on hot days to make sure they’re staying cool!
#HeatAwareness
ALT A colorful infographic titled "Who is Most at Risk from Extreme Heat?" displays six categories, each represented by an illustration: seniors, pregnant people, outdoor workers, people with preexisting conditions, children under the age of 5, and people without air conditioning.
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AZ State Climate retweeted
May 4
Heat and your health are very connected! Some tips to protect you and your family from the heat are:
✅Checking medication that can increase risk
🧴Reducing risk for skin cancer by wearing sunscreen
🤔Knowing your risk and signs of heat illnesses
#HeatAwareness #azwx
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AZ State Climate retweeted
May 5
#HeatAwareness Week continues today! Did you know that heat is the #1 weather-related killer in the U.S.? Protect yourself by staying hydrated, avoid being outdoors during the hottest part of the day (10am - 4pm), and never leaving kids or pets unattended in vehicles.
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AZ State Climate retweeted
May 4
It's Heat Awareness Week 2026! We'll share daily heat safety and preparedness tips on Health, Environment, Awareness, and Taking Action. Follow #HeatAwareness for posts and visit our website for more details:
arcg.is/1HmG5z2
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AZ State Climate retweeted
May 6
Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but groups that are most vulnerable include pregnant mothers, young children, the elderly, & those with health conditions. These groups should always have adequate hydration & a cool place to shelter and rest. #HeatAwareness
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Monsoon and El Nino? All the discussion from our awesome guest @mike_crimmins! #azwx @ASU_SGSUP
youtu.be/41LjWoFZCM4
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Happy that April hasn't had any 100°F so far! 😀🫣 Record-breaking March ... but the past 12 months are also the hottest 12 months on record for Arizona. 🥵
#azwx
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Join us for our monthly webinar on April 16!
Sign up here! globalfutures.asu.edu/azclim…
#azwx @mike_crimmins
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March brought record-breaking temperatures to Arizona and much of the west/southwest. Several locations, including Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson, experienced their hottest March on record. #azwx
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A lot to see! ☀️❄️💧#azwx
February report is posted! 🥵globalfutures.asu.edu/azclim…
March webinar is up! 🥵
youtube.com/watch?v=1El26uou…
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Reminder that Heat Index is not always a good tool for AZ!
Pay attention to the actual air temperature in AZ (right now the Phoenix air temperature is 90°F 🥵 ... and the Heat Index is 85°F 🤥). #azwx
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