Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - NWS Flagstaff, AZ
Areas Affected: Grand Canyon Country
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Monday 11:54am MST
Alert Effective: Monday 11:54am MST
Alert Expires: Thursday 10:00am MST (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Thursday 10:00am MST
Event Ends: Sunday 8:00pm MST
Issued by: NWS Flagstaff AZ
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY BELOW 4000 FEET... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected below 4000 feet, with daytime temperatures ranging around 100 degrees at Havasupai Gardens, and 112 to 116 degrees at Phantom Ranch. * WHERE...Lower elevations of the Grand Canyon. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure.
This warning is reserved for only the hottest days of the year and is issued when temperatures are expected to rise to dangerous levels. Day hikers on Bright Angel Trail should descend no farther than 1 1/2 miles from the upper trailhead. Between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM, hikers should be out of the canyon or at Havasupai Gardens or Bright Angel campgrounds, physical activity is discouraged. All hikers should have adequate gear, including a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, salty snacks, sufficient water, and electrolyte mix. Doubling your calorie intake helps maintain your energy. Hike smart.
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