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2/16/2025 7:17pm 
  • Lexington Conditions: Mostly cloudy
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  • Relative Humidity: 90% 
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Extreme Heat Warning

Issued by the National Weather Service - NWS Phoenix

    EXTREME HEAT WARNING  

Joshua Tree NP West, CA; Joshua Tree NP East, CA; Imperial County Southwest, CA; Salton Sea, CA; Chuckwalla Mountains, CA; Imperial County Southeast, CA; Imperial County West, CA; Chiriaco Summit, CA

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 27 at 11:12PM MST until August 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ SUNDAY

Areas Affected: Kofa; Central La Paz; Southeast Yuma County; Gila River Valley; Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Imperial County Southwest; Salton Sea; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Imperial County West; Chiriaco Summit

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Likely

Alert Sent: Monday 11:12pm MST

Alert Effective: Monday 11:12pm MST

Alert Expires: Tuesday 5:00pm MST (expect updated alert by this time)

Event Onset: Thursday 10:00am MST

Event Ends: Sunday 8:00pm MST

Issued by: NWS Phoenix AZ

Details: 
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 109 to
121 expected. Major to Extreme Heat Risk.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast and southern
California.

* WHEN...From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ Thursday to 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/
Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Increase in heat related illnesses, including heat
cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can lead to
death.

Information: 
An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures,
even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to
lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

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 and
drink plenty of water.

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.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

Meta data: 
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Codes: CAZ560, CAZ561, CAZ562, CAZ563, CAZ564, CAZ565, CAZ566, CAZ568
Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.cd9591765b0f3245066ff3205364b65fffef06bf.001.1