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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Arizona weather forecast: High Country storms continue; Phoenix stays dry
The Brief Phoenix saw a high of 107 degrees on Saturday, July 19. Monsoon showers continue in the High Country, and some of that rain might make it to the Valley. Showers will continue in the High Country with a slight chance for the Valley in the coming days. Today Saturday's daytime high reading hit 107 in the Valley with an overnight low of 85 degrees. Tomorrow Increasing clouds and cooler temperatures will arrive on Sunday with a 10 to 20 percent chance of rain in Phoenix. There will be a chance for virga and showers on Sunday and Monday that will be light in nature and centered toward south-central Arizona. Shower and thunderstorm activity will continue for areas north and east of Phoenix with the best chances in the High Country. Next Week Temperatures for the start of the upcoming week will be between 102 and 105 degrees, which is slightly below normal. By late next week, temperatures will be back to above-average readings with dry conditions. You can always check the latest weather conditions by visiting the FOX 10 Phoenix weather page, or download the Free FOX 10 Weather app, which is available on Apple iOS and Android. Scroll down this page for satellite and radar, day planner, records, current temperatures, 10-day forecast, forecast highs, and recent rainfall totals, plus live video feeds. Preventing heat exhaustion/heat stroke The Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke: Stay in air-conditioned buildings Find a cooling center/hydration station Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (mid-day) Check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors at least twice a day Drink water before, during, and after working or exercising outside Check the UV Index Check the heat risk map Road Conditions Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623) Driving in extreme temperatures The Arizona Department of Transportation's tips for driving in extreme temperatures include: Have sun protection: In addition to an umbrella, take sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat and wear loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing. Fuel up: Keep your tank at three-quarters full. Running out of gas, especially in a remote location, is dangerous in extreme heat. Hydrate: Take a cooler to keep extra drinking water cold, and consider adding several frozen bottles of water to use for cooling off or to thaw and drink if needed. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays hydrated. Get help: If your vehicle breaks down in extreme heat, call for assistance right away to reduce wait time, and run the AC. If the AC isn't working, roll down all windows. Wait safely: If the temperature inside your vehicle becomes too hot, everyone, including pets, should exit carefully and seek out or create a shaded area as far away from the travel lanes as possible. Be careful walking on the road surface, which can be hot enough to burn skin. Keep your shoes on and try to keep your pets' paws off the pavement. If you are stopped along the highway, raise the front hood and turn on hazard lights. Please keep in mind that parking in tall brush can start a fire. Check your vehicle: You can help avoid breakdowns and blowouts by making sure your vehicle is in good operating condition. Check your air conditioner and coolant levels, top off any vital engine fluids and make sure your battery is up to par. Check your tire pressure, as the combination of under inflated tires and hot pavement can lead to a blowout. MORE: Solve the daily Crossword
NDTV
14-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
What is Pneumonic Plague? History, Symptoms As US Reports First Death Since...
A US citizen has died of pneumonic plague, becoming the first person to have died from the disease since 2007. The deceased has been identified as an Arizona resident, with the Coconino County Health and Human Services confirming the death, according to a BBC report. The patient suffered from Yersinia pestis, the plague-causing bacteria, which was determined by the Arizona Department of Health Services through rapid diagnostic testing. Despite the death, Coconino County government assured that the risk to the public of exposure remains low. "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the deceased. We are keeping them in our thoughts during this difficult time. Out of respect for the family, no additional information about the death will be released," Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chair Patrice Horstman said in a statement. Plague is a bacterial infection that was referred to as "The Black Death" in the 14th century when it killed half of Europe's population during an eight-year period between 1346 and 1353. What is pneumonic plague? There are different forms of plague, such as bubonic plague and septicemic plague, which are generally caused by the bite of an infected flea. However, pneumonic plague, which spreads to the lungs from other untreated forms of plague, is the most serious and is usually rare. Pneumonic plague develops when bacteria spread to the lungs of a patient with untreated bubonic or septicemic plague, or when a person inhales infectious droplets coughed out by another person or animal with pneumonic plague. It is the only form of plague that can be spread from person to person. The incubation period of pneumonic plague following inhalation can be as short as one day. Symptoms of pneumonic plague Fever, headache and weakness Pneumonia with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough Sometimes bloody or watery mucous. Cure for pneumonic plague Though plague is potentially life-threatening, it can be cured with antibiotics, but treatment must be given quickly.
Fox News
13-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Arizona resident dies of pneumonic plague, the first deadly case in area in nearly 20 years
An Arizona resident died of pneumonic plague, becoming the first person to succumb to the disease in the area in nearly 20 years, according to officials. The victim, who was not identified, lived in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, local officials said. The last recorded death in Coconino County was in 2007. Only about seven people are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and most cases are concentrated in the western states. In the U.S., it's most likely to be found in rural areas of northern New Mexico, northern Arizona, southern Colorado, California, southern Oregon and western Nevada, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease is most commonly found in Africa. Pneumonic plague, which affects the lungs, is the deadliest form of the disease. Although the plague killed millions of Europeans during the Black Death of the 14th century, it is now easily treated with antibiotics. Pneumonic plague causes severe pneumonia and respiratory failure, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Bubonic plague is the most common form of the disease, affecting the lymph nodes. Septicemic plague is the least common form of the disease and affects the bloodstream. The plague is usually transmitted through flea bites from wild rodents or contact with an infected animal, and it can even spread person-to-person through the air. The Arizona Department of Health Services did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Arizona resident dies from plague less than 24 hours after symptoms appear
A rare case of the plague has turned deadly in northern Arizona, where a patient died in the emergency room of Flagstaff Medical Center after contracting the disease, health officials to Northern Arizona Healthcare, a Coconino County resident died on the same day they arrived at the emergency department, despite medical staff performing appropriate initial management and life-saving death has raised alarm across the region, marking the first confirmed fatality from pneumonic plague in the county since 2007. Rapid testing showed a presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for plague, which was historically known for causing the Black Death. 'This marks the first confirmed pneumonic plague death in Coconino County since 2007, when a person contracted the disease through contact with an infected dead animal,' officials said in a Arizona Department of Health Services has launched an investigation to determine how the patient became infected. 'While it still exists, plague is extremely rare now. Worldwide, 1,000 to 2,000 people are diagnosed with plague every year. Only about seven cases are reported in the US each year,' according to the Cleveland Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises immediate medical care if plague is suspected, noting that early antibiotic treatment is usually disease is typically transmitted through flea bites from infected animals, and can present in one of three forms: Bubonic (lymph nodes), Septicemic (bloodstream), and Pneumonic (lungs). The Flagstaff case involved the pneumonic form, the most dangerous type, which can spread through respiratory droplets.- Ends
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Arizona Weather Forecast: Extreme heat warning for the next few days
The Brief Extreme heat returns to the Valley following our July 4th celebrations. If you plan to spend time outside, make sure to find shade and stay hydrated. The heat returns to the Valley with extreme heat warnings issued this week. Today Sunday brought a daytime high of 110 degrees and is expected to bring an overnight low of around 88 degrees. It will be a dry and sunny day for the Valley with showers centered mainly over southern Arizona and higher elevations on the east side. This Week A strong ridge of high pressure will build, leading to above-average temperatures this week. The ridge will bring hot and dry conditions, with a major heat risk beginning Tuesday through Thursday. Temperatures could potentially reach up to 115 on Wednesday. There will be a slight cool down towards the end of the week, with above-average temperatures sticking around for the extended forecast. You can always check the latest weather conditions by visiting the FOX 10 Phoenix weather page, or download the Free FOX 10 Weather app, which is available on Apple iOS and Android. Scroll down this page for satellite and radar, day planner, records, current temperatures, 10-day forecast, forecast highs, and recent rainfall totals, plus live video feeds. The Arizona Department of Health Services stated the following precautions can be taken to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke: Stay in air-conditioned buildings Find a cooling center/hydration station Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day (mid-day) Check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors at least twice a day Drink water before, during, and after working or exercising outside Check the UV Index Check the heat risk map Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623) The Arizona Department of Transportation's tips for driving in extreme temperatures include: Have sun protection: In addition to an umbrella, take sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat and wear loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing. Fuel up: Keep your tank at three-quarters full. Running out of gas, especially in a remote location, is dangerous in extreme heat. Hydrate: Take a cooler to keep extra drinking water cold, and consider adding several frozen bottles of water to use for cooling off or to thaw and drink if needed. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays hydrated. Get help: If your vehicle breaks down in extreme heat, call for assistance right away to reduce wait time, and run the AC. If the AC isn't working, roll down all windows. Wait safely: If the temperature inside your vehicle becomes too hot, everyone, including pets, should exit carefully and seek out or create a shaded area as far away from the travel lanes as possible. Be careful walking on the road surface, which can be hot enough to burn skin. Keep your shoes on and try to keep your pets' paws off the pavement. If you are stopped along the highway, raise the front hood and turn on hazard lights. Please keep in mind that parking in tall brush can start a fire. Check your vehicle: You can help avoid breakdowns and blowouts by making sure your vehicle is in good operating condition. Check your air conditioner and coolant levels, top off any vital engine fluids and make sure your battery is up to par. Check your tire pressure, as the combination of under inflated tires and hot pavement can lead to a blowout. MORE:
