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from The National Weather Service, Phoenix, Az.!
MAP OF CURRENT SOUTHWEST WATCHES, WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES
Local & Regional Weather Statements, Watches And Warnings
Weather Alerts for Yuma/Martinez Lake & Vicinity/Lower Colorado River ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXTREME HEAT WARNING |
| YUMA/MARTINEZ LAKE & VICINITY/LOWER COLORADO RIVER VALLEY |
Areas Affected:
Parker Valley - Kofa - Yuma - Central La Paz - Southeast Yuma County - Gila River Valley - Imperial County Southwest - Imperial County Southeast - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley - Palo Verde Valley - Chuckwalla Valley |
| Effective: Sun, 8/16 11:19am |
Updated: Sun, 8/16 1:03pm |
Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 8/17 3:00am |
Severity: Severe |
Certainty: Likely |
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Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures
107 to 114 expected. Major Heat Risk.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California.
* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ Monday to 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/
Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat
exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat
stroke.
Information:
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures,
even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to
lessen the impact of the extreme heat.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
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.
Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details. |
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