Weather Alerts for Imperial CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING |
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| IMPERIAL COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Parker Valley - Kofa - Yuma - Central La Paz - Aguila Valley - Southeast Yuma County - Gila River Valley - Tonopah Desert - Gila Bend - Northwest Pinal County - West Pinal County - Apache Junction/Gold Canyon - Sonoran Desert Natl Monument - Palo Verde Valley - Chuckwalla Valley |
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| Effective: Sat, 10/5 1:33am | Updated: Sat, 10/5 11:33am | Urgency: Expected |
| Next Update: Sat, 10/5 4:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 105 to 111. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arizona and southeast California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Information: An Excessive 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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| EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING |
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| IMPERIAL COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Imperial County Southwest - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley |
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| Effective: Sat, 10/5 1:33am | Updated: Sat, 10/5 11:33am | Urgency: Expected |
| Next Update: Sat, 10/5 4:00pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to 113. Extreme Heat Risk. Increase in heat related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can lead to death. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County, Western Imperial County, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Information: An Excessive 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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