Extreme Heat Warning for Northwest Plateau; Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead - AZ side +19 more
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- Hualapai Mountains, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ side, Lake Mohave - AZ side, Northwest Deserts, Northwest Plateau, Cadiz Basin, Death Valley National Park and 14 more
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What is happening
What: Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 100 to 110 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in...
What the bulletin says to do
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 extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 100 to 110 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in Major-to-Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 1 at 5:22PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 31 at 2:56PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 31 at 3:32AM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 30 at 9:32AM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 2:13PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 12:33PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 1:00AM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Las Vegas NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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