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WWUS75 KSLC 061854
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1254 PM MDT Sat Jul 6 2024

UTZ123-124-131-071000-
/O.CON.KSLC.EH.W.0005.240707T1500Z-240711T0300Z/
Lower Washington County-Zion National Park-Glen Canyon Recreation
Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Bullfrog, Hurricane, Springdale, St
George, Big Water, and Ivins
1254 PM MDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 9 PM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 110 expected for
  lower Washington County and Zion Canyon and other lower elevation
  areas in and near Zion National Park Sunday and Monday, increasing
  to dangerously hot of 115 degrees by Tuesday. Hot conditions with
  temperatures 109 to 112 Sunday for lower elevation sections of
  Lake Powell including Wahweap and Big Water, 102 to 106 Monday,
  105 to 110 Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows will remain in
  the mid to upper 70s to low 80s, 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 Wednesday.

* 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 Saturday and warnings will likely
  be extended. Heat stress is cumulative. Temperatures over
  slickrock 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.

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