Extreme Heat Warning for Death Valley National Park
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- Death Valley National Park
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What is happening
What: Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures near 110 degrees and overnight lows only getting down to around 85 degrees. This will yield at least major Heat Risk, impacting anyone without adequate cooling and hydration. Impacts: Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events....
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 high temperatures near 110 degrees and overnight lows only getting down to around 85 degrees. This will yield at least major Heat Risk, impacting anyone without adequate cooling and hydration. * WHERE...Elevations in Death Valley National Park below 2000 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued October 7 at 3:08AM PDT until October 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Official revision - Update
Extreme Heat Warning issued October 6 at 3:02PM PDT until October 9 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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