Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Salt Lake City, UT
Areas Affected: Western Millard and Juab Counties; Southwest Utah; South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Sunday 10:49am MDT
Alert Effective: Sunday 10:49am MDT
Alert Expires: Monday 2:00am MDT (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Sunday 10:49am MDT
Event Ends: Monday 6:00am MDT
Issued by: NWS Salt Lake City UT
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected, with highs around 100 possible for most central and southern Utah valleys and up to 110 for Lower Washington County, Zion Canyon, and the Glen Canyon Recreation Area. * WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands, and Southwest Utah. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is high confidence that temperatures will warm to values challenging daily and monthly high temperature records Sunday. Overnight lows in the lower to mid 70s for many valley locations, except low 80s for lower Washington County, will provide little in the way of overnight relief.
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.
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