Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - NWS Phoenix
Areas Affected: Imperial County Southwest; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Friday 12:03pm PDT
Alert Effective: Friday 12:03pm PDT
Alert Expires: Friday 8:00pm PDT
Event Onset: Friday 12:03pm PDT
Event Ends: Friday 8:00pm PDT
Issued by: NWS Phoenix AZ
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106 to 111 expected. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of Imperial County, including the Imperial Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
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.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b9024bac3aa5250bb6754b84a3bace1d01c880a5.003.1 Codes: CAZ562, CAZ566, CAZ567 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b9024bac3aa5250bb6754b84a3bace1d01c880a5.003.1