Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 16 at 12:16PM PDT until June 19 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2025 - 12:16pm
Expires:
June 17, 2025 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Expect high temperatures around
110 in Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Barstow, around 105 in Kingman, 110
to 115 in the Colorado River Valley, and around 120 at Furnace
Creek in Death Valley National Park. Overnight lows in the 80s in
Las Vegas and at the lower elevations along the Colorado River
will give little relief from the heat.
* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort
Mohave, Northwest Deserts, Death Valley National Park, Western
Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County-Upper
Colorado River Valley, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, and
Las Vegas Valley.
* WHEN...From 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/ Wednesday to 10 PM PDT /10 PM
MST/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of water, 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 late 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.
Area Description:
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Northwest Deserts; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Death Valley National Park; Western Mojave Desert; Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Western Clark and Southern Nye County; Las Vegas Valley; Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV