Heat Advisory for Humboldt County; Northern Elko County; Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range +6 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Humboldt County, Northeastern Nye County, Northern Elko County, Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County, Northwestern Nye County, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range, Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County, Southwest Elko County and 1 more
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What is happening
What: Combination of afternoon highs ranging 98-103 and overnight lows in the middle 60s will contribute to major heat risk and elevated heat stress with limited overnight recovery. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: White Pine, Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Combination of afternoon highs ranging 98-103 and overnight lows in the middle 60s will contribute to major heat risk and elevated heat stress with limited overnight recovery. * WHERE...White Pine, Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range, Southwest Elko, Humboldt, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory 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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