Extreme Heat Warning for Southeastern Elko County; South Central Elko County
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What: Combination of afternoon highs ranging 98-103 and overnight lows in the middle 70s will contribute to major heat risk and elevated heat stress with limited overnight recovery. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: South Central Elko and...
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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.
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* WHAT...Combination of afternoon highs ranging 98-103 and overnight lows in the middle 70s will contribute to major heat risk and elevated heat stress with limited overnight recovery. * WHERE...South Central Elko and Southeastern Elko Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 5 at 4:53PM PDT until August 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Elko NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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