Extreme Heat Warning for Kofa, Southeast Yuma County Extended Through Friday
The National Weather Service has extended its Extreme Heat Warning for parts of southwest Arizona, now in effect from Tuesday morning through Friday evening.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 3:47 a.m. ET
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Sep 7, 2026, 3:53 a.m. ET
Extreme Heat Warning for Kofa, Southeast Yuma County Starts Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for areas including Kofa, Southeast Yuma County, the Gila River Valley, Tonopah Desert, Gila Bend, and the Sonoran Desert National Monument. The warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 11, according to the NWS advisory issued at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday.
Afternoon temperatures of 104 to 109 degrees are expected, with major heat risk. The NWS warns that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, and overexposure can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
The NWS advises rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening, wearing lightweight clothing, and drinking plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location; heat stroke is an emergency, and the NWS says to call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters may be available in some areas; the NWS recommends consulting county officials for details.
Sep 7, 2026, 3:52 a.m. ET
NWS Issues Extreme Heat Warning for Kofa, Southeast Yuma County Starting Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for areas including Kofa, Southeast Yuma County, the Gila River Valley, Tonopah Desert, Gila Bend, and the Sonoran Desert National Monument. The warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. MST Tuesday, September 8, until 8 p.m. MST Thursday, September 11, with afternoon temperatures of 104 to 109 degrees expected, creating a Major Heat Risk.
The Weather Service warns that overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion, and without intervention can lead to heat stroke. It advises rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and drinking plenty of water. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and heat stroke is an emergency requiring a call to 9-1-1. Public cooling shelters may be available in some areas; the Weather Service says to consult county officials for details.
Sep 7, 2026, 3:47 a.m. ETFirst report
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Kofa, Southeast Yuma County, Gila River Valley Through Thursday
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Arizona, effective from 10 AM MST Tuesday, September 8, through 8 PM MST Thursday, September 11. The warning covers areas including Gila Bend, the Sonoran Desert National Monument, Tonopah Desert, Gila River Valley, Kofa, and Southeast Yuma County, according to the weather service.
Afternoon temperatures of 104 to 109 degrees are expected, with major heat risk. The warning notes that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, and overexposure can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
The weather service advises taking precautions: reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water, and take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments if working outdoors. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters may be available; consult county officials for details.
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