Extreme Heat Warning for Grand Canyon Country
What: Dangerously hot conditions expected below 4000 feet, with daytime temperatures ranging from 101 degrees at Havasupai Gardens, to 112 degrees at Phantom Ranch. Impacts: Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related illnesses without effective...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerously hot conditions expected below 4000 feet, with daytime temperatures ranging from 101 degrees at Havasupai Gardens, to 112 degrees at Phantom Ranch.
WHERE
Lower elevations of the Grand Canyon.
WHEN
From 10 AM Monday to 7 PM MST Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure.
Instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.