Heat Index Guidelines

Heat-Related Illnesses and How to Avoid Them | Maricopa County, AZ

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Heat Index:
130+ degrees F

Health Effect: Heatstroke/sunstroke is highly likely with continued exposure

Recommendations: Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Stay indoors in an air conditioned facility. Stay well-hydrated. Drink 10 gulps every 20 minutes. Check on your family, friends, and neighbors.

Heat Index:
105-129 degrees F

Health Effect: Sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heat stroke is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity

Recommendations: Avoid strenuous outdoor activity; Stay indoors in an air conditioned facility; Stay well-hydrated. Drink 10 gulps every 20 minutes.

Heat Index:
90-104 degrees F

Health Effect: Sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity

Recommendations: Limit strenuous outdoor activity; Limit your time outdoors; Stay well-hydrated. Drink 10 gulps every 20 minutes.

Heat Index:
80-89 degrees F

Health Effect: Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity

Recommendations: Limit your time outdoors; Stay well-hydrated. Drink 10 gulps every 20 minutes.