Weather Alerts for Imperial CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXTREME HEAT WARNING |
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| IMPERIAL COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Joshua Tree NP East - Salton Sea - Chuckwalla Mountains - Chiriaco Summit |
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| Effective: Tue, 8/25 12:57pm | Updated: Tue, 8/25 5:17pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 8/26 4:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 116. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Chuckwalla Mountains, Salton Sea, Chiriaco Summit, and Joshua Tree NP East. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...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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| EXTREME HEAT WARNING |
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| IMPERIAL COUNTY | ||
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 |
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| Effective: Tue, 8/25 12:57pm | Updated: Tue, 8/25 5:17pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 8/26 4:00am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 118. Major to Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Increase in heat related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death. 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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