An extreme heat warning is in effect for Mohave County as the National Weather Service forecasted 115 degree temperatures through Tuesday.
The Arizona Department of Health Services cautions residents in the northwest corner of the state to avoid going outside. And officials warned that some medications increase sensitivity to heat.
They also caution residents to stay hydrated, recommending that people should drink eight gulps of water every 15 minutes.
The Arizona Department of Health Services has a map showing locations of coloing centers statewide.
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Temperatures in the Valley are projected to reach the mid- to upper 70s later in the week, which the National Weather Service said is well above what he would expect this time of year.
