Ridgecrest, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with Major to Extreme Heat Risk.
Highs 106 to 112 degrees.

* WHERE...Mojave Desert. Includes Indian Wells Valley and Mojave
Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events, especially those with little overnight relief
from the heat.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot conditions with high
temperatures up to 112 degrees. Overnight lows will range from 75
to 80 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
seek out resources provided by your local community management.

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