Watches, Warnings & Advisories



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Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1218 AM PDT Thu Jun 6 2024

CAZ522-NVZ016-017-020-062100-
/O.EXT.KVEF.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240609T0400Z/
Death Valley National Park-Northeast Clark County-Western Clark
and Southern Nye County-Las Vegas Valley-
Including the cities of Amargosa Valley, North Las Vegas, Furnace
Creek, Boulder City, Desert Rock, Moapa, Las Vegas, Shoshone,
Indian Springs, Pahrump, Mesquite, Henderson, Stovepipe Wells,
and Overton
1218 AM PDT Thu Jun 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions for early June. High
  temperatures 107 to 114 degrees for Las Vegas and Pahrump. 108 to
  116 degrees for Mesquite and Overton. 118 to 122 degrees for
  Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park.

* WHERE...In California, Death Valley National Park. In Nevada, Las
  Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, and Western Clark and
  Southern Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be little relief during the
  overnights, especially in the Las Vegas Valley and the lower
  elevations of Death Valley National Park.

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.

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