Excessive Heat Warning In Effect in County

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

• WHAT... Dangerously hot conditions for early September. High temperatures 104 to 108 in Las Vegas and Pahrump, 101 to 105 in Kingman, 107 to 111 in northeast Clark County, 111 to 115 along the Colorado River Valley from Hoover Dam to Lake Havasu City, 105 to 109 in Barstow and the Morongo Basin, and 116 to 120 at Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park.
• WHERE... Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada.
• WHEN... From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Wednesday to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Friday.
• IMPACTS... Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

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.

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.