Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
951 WWUS75 KSLC 031848 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 1248 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024 UTZ123-124-131-041300- /O.NEW.KSLC.EH.W.0005.240707T1500Z-240709T0300Z/ Lower Washington County-Zion National Park-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell- Including the cities of St George, Ivins, Big Water, Hurricane, Bullfrog, and Springdale 1248 PM MDT Wed Jul 3 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 111 to 114 expected for lower Washington County and Zion Canyon and other lower elevation areas in and near Zion National Park as well as lower elevation sections of Lake Powell including Wahweap and Big Water. Overnight lows will remain in the mid to upper 70s, limiting recovery for those without adequate cooling. * WHERE...Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, Lower Washington County, and Zion National Park. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This long duration, dangerous heat wave is likely to last through at least Friday and warnings will likely be extended. Heat stress is cumulative. Temperatures over slick rock and red rock will be even hotter. Consider hiking early in the morning or late in the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/saltlakecity. For information on potential travel impacts visit... http://udottraffic.utah.gov CRK