Areas Affected: Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County - Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County - Southwest Elko County - Northwestern Nye County - Northeastern Nye County
Effective: Sat, 8/8 9:42pm
Updated: Sun, 8/9 4:05am
Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 8/9 2:00pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Details:
* WHAT...High temperatures 100 to 105 degrees in the valleys each
afternoon. Low temperatures 62 to 70 degrees in the valleys each
night. This will result in a major risk for heat-related illnesses
for much of the population, especially those without effective
cooling.
* WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and
Southern Eureka, Southwest Elko, Northeastern Nye, and
Northwestern Nye Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat
Information:
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.