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Prolonged excessive heat event likely to cause public health impacts with the greatest impacts likely Thursday through the weekend
Areas of Major HeatRisk as early as Wednesday with localized Extreme HeatRisk possible over the weekend.
Isolated mainly high terrain thunderstorms are possible each day, with the highest chances on Tuesday.
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Very hot temperatures persisting through the weekend with an Excessive Heat Warning through at least next Thursday for south-central Arizona.
Even hotter temperatures areawide starting next Tuesday and likely lasting into next weekend resulting in widespread Major HeatRisk with Extreme HeatRisk likely in urban locations.
Isolated high terrain thunderstorms as early as Sunday, but better chances Monday-Wednesday.
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Very hot temperatures persisting through the rest of the week with local areas of Major HeatRisk mainly in the Phoenix Metro through Friday.
Hotter temperatures likely for next week with a return of widespread Major HeatRisk expected by around Monday. High terrain thunderstorms possible by early next week.
NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING now in effect through Friday across the lower deserts of Arizona and southeastern California. Near record high temperatures of 110° - 116°F across the lower deserts each afternoon. Gradual increase in moisture will lead to above normal temperatures overnight, which will exacerbate the Heat Risk. Take precautions to protect yourself from the heat such as staying indoors and remaining hydrated!
Excessive Heat Warning—Take Action! An Excessive Heat Warning is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this Warning is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105° or higher for at least 2 days and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75°; however, these criteria vary across the country, especially for areas not used to extreme heat conditions. If you don't take precautions immediately when conditions are extreme, you may become seriously ill or even die.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 4, 2023.
Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 117.
Portions of south central and southwest Arizona and southeast and southern California from Saturday morning through Tuesday evening.
High Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
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The Cooling Center will open on Saturday, July 01, 2023. Its hours of operation will be 10:00 am to 7:00 pm - 7 days a week.
The Cooling Center will be located inside of the Quechan Community Center, 604 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, California.
Chase Choate, Environmental Director at Quechan Indian Tribe, is recommending everyone to utilize the purpleair.com website as a tool to keep informed of the air quality.
You can go to purpleair.com and on the map select the circle near Ft. Yuma Hill you can see in real time the air quality. In the lower left box you can select for either PM (particulate matter) 10 or PM 2.5 EPA AQI (air quality index) to see the difference between finer and coarser particulate matter. The finer particulate matter as in 2.5, is more likely to reach deeper into your lungs.
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Critical Fire Danger Threat Wednesday | Localized Major Heat Risk Over the Weekend & Early Next Week.
Moderate Heat Risk across the region will persist through Friday with localized Major Heat Risk by this weekend.
Red Flag Warning Wednesday across the south-central AZ higher terrain areas with dry conditions and strong winds.
Areas of Major Heat Risk developing across the Phoenix metro and southeastern California as early as Saturday. NOAA/NWS HeatRisk Page | NOAA/NWS Phoenix Heat Page.
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Moderate HeatRisk across the region through the rest of the week.
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Heat of this type is tolerated by most; however there is a low risk for sensitive groups to experience health effects.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
- Advisory Committee (Language) Open
- Impact Aide (3) Vacant
- Health Committee (2) Vacant
- Election Board (2) Vacant
- Events Committee (1) Vacant
- Cultural Committee (1) Vacant
- Enrollment Committee (1) Vacant
- Higher Education (2) Vacant
- Housing Board (1) Vacant
- Legislative Committee (2) Vacant
- Pageant Committee (3) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 8
(I-8) on the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ, on Wednesday, June 14th t from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for replacement of seismic bearings, according to Caltrans. Additionally, the 4th Avenue on-ramp to westbound I-8 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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In this issue of the newsletter:
- Medicine Wheel Riders
- Quechan Social Services - Victim Advocate
- Oro Cruz Mining Project
- Kwanamii Spirit Run
- Training for Tribal Council
- Quechan Tribal Education Student Recognition Celebration
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Spotlight On A Tribal Member
- Upcoming Events
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El Centro, Calif. — Construction crews will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 8 (I-8) on the Colorado River Bridge near Yuma, AZ, on Tuesday, June 13th from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for replacement of seismic bearings, according to Caltrans. Additionally, the 4th Avenue on-ramp to westbound I-8 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
- Advisory Committee (Language) Open
- Impact Aide (3) Vacant
- Health Committee (2) Vacant
- Election Board (2) Vacant
- Events Committee (1) Vacant
- Cultural Committee (1) Vacant
- Enrollment Committee (1) Vacant
- Higher Education (2) Vacant
- Housing Board (1) Vacant
- Legislative Committee (2) Vacant
- Pageant Committee (2) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Paving operations are scheduled for Route 186 beginning on Monday, June 5, 2023 through Thursday, June 8, 2023.
The Road Warriors Society is looking for Spirit Runners for the Run With The Sun headed to Friendship Park in San Diego, California.
The schedule for the run can be read below and they are currently on Day 26.
Attention tribal vendors, booth reservation application for the Quechan 4th of July Celebration (July 1st and 2nd, 2023) is now available.
EDA will be accepting Booth Reservation Applications on June 6, 2023 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
The Booth Reservation Application will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Quechan Tribal Council went on a site visit Monday, May 22, 2023, to meet with representatives of JV Farms for a drone demonstration and to learn their drone’s operation and procedures.
