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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Thursday August 1st, 2024 :: 02:00 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 12:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 103 expected in the lowest elevations of the mountainous zones. Temperatures close to 90 even at 6000 ft MSL.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight MDT Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... BOISE MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHWEST HIGHLANDS ... OWYHEE MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

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. 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. 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.

Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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