Weather Alerts for Imperial County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Excessive Heat Warning  EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING   Excessive Heat Warning
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
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.

Excessive Heat Warning  EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING   Excessive Heat Warning
IMPERIAL COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Imperial County Southwest - Imperial County West - Imperial Valley
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.