Excessive Heat Watch until 11:00PM Friday
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 99 to 104 degrees in the valleys possible.
* WHERE...Elko and White Pine Counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY ... SOUTHEASTERN ELKO COUNTY ... WHITE PINE COUNTY ... SOUTHWEST ELKO COUNTY ... SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, remain in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check 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