Las Vegas, NV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/
WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PDT /10 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Expect high temperatures around
110 in Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Barstow, around 105 in Kingman, 110
to 115 in the Colorado River Valley, and around 120 at Furnace
Creek in Death Valley National Park. Overnight lows in the 80s in
Las Vegas and at the lower elevations along the Colorado River
will give little relief from the heat.

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort
Mohave, Northwest Deserts, Death Valley National Park, Western
Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County-Upper
Colorado River Valley, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, and
Las Vegas Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/ Wednesday to 10 PM PDT /10 PM
MST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of water, 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 late 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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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
SOUTHERN NEVADA AND NORTHWEST ARIZONA...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zones 101 and 102.
In Nevada...Fire weather zones 462, 464, 465, and 466.

* TIMING...Through 8 pm PDT/MST Monday.

* WIND...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...3 to 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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