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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1146 AM PDT Tue Jul 2 2024

NVZ001-003>005-032130-
/O.EXT.KREV.EH.A.0001.240706T1700Z-240710T1700Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and
Range including Pyramid Lake-Northern Washoe County-Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Empire, Verdi, Yerington,
Hawthorne, Sparks, Gardnerville, Lovelock, Mina, Imlay, Gerlach,
Smith Valley, Fernley, Silver Springs, Schurz, Nixon, and Fallon
1146 AM PDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 10TH...

* WHAT...Temperatures are going to warm significantly as we head
  into the 4th of July weekend with afternoon highs approaching 100
  degrees across western NV by the 4th of July, then heating further
  to near or above 105 degrees over the weekend and early next week.
  This will result in a prolonged period of Major HeatRisk.

* WHERE...Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range
  including Pyramid Lake, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and
  Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Wednesday morning, July 10th.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events, particularly for those working or
  participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for an extended period of dangerous heat. Drink plenty of
fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and
check up on relatives and neighbors. Try to limit strenuous
activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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