Heat Advisory until 12:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...High temperatures ranging from 96 degrees to 101 degrees expected in the valleys.
* WHERE...Northern Elko County, White Pine County, Southwest Elko County, South Central Elko County, and Northeastern Nye County.
* WHEN...Valid from 10 AM PDT Tuesday morning until 11 PM PDT Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY ... WHITE PINE COUNTY ... SOUTHWEST ELKO COUNTY ... SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY ... NORTHEASTERN NYE COUNTY
Instructions:
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. 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
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