The sizzling summer weather continues for the deserts with the National Weather Service (NWS) once again extending an Excessive Warning for Fountain Hills and the surrounding areas through the Fourth of July holiday. The warning is now in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 4.

Afternoon highs between 110-115 are expected across the lower deserts with overnight lows near 90.

Exceedingly high temperatures can cause heat-related illness, even death, more easily than an average summer day. Those working or playing outdoors and those without air conditioning are most vulnerable. Even healthy individuals are at risk in these conditions, according to the NWS.

Precautionary/preparedness actions:

• Plan your day and make plans to stay cool.

• Take extra precautions if working or spending time outside. When possible reschedule and limit strenuous activities to early mornings or evenings.

• Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

• Drink a lot of water.

• If possible wear light weight and loose fitting clothes and a wide-brimmed hat to keep your head and body cool.

• To reduce risk during outdoor work the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

• Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9-1-1.

Watch out for your pets as well.