Wind Advisory for Death Valley National Park
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- Death Valley National Park, Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, Western Clark and Southern Nye County
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What is happening
What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Heat related...
What the bulletin says to do
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. 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...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:59PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:59PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM 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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