Excessive Heat Watch until 06:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with maximum temperatures up to 100-105 on Monday gradually warming up to 103-108 by Wednesday.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Idaho.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon, the end of the forecast valid period. The dangerous heat will likely continue past the current Watch period.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple daily max temperature records are being threatened by this heatwave. The longevity of the event makes this a particularly dangerous heat wave.
* AFFECTED AREAS: UPPER TREASURE VALLEY ... SOUTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... WESTERN MAGIC VALLEY ... SOUTHERN TWIN FALLS COUNTY ... UPPER WEISER RIVER
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Excessive Heat Watch