Headline:
Heat Advisory issued March 16 at 10:16AM PDT until March 21 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures near 30
degrees above seasonal normals expected.
* WHERE...In California, Owens Valley. In Nevada, Esmeralda and
Central Nye County and Lincoln County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extreme early-season heat coupled with high
tourism rates will make this heat very dangerous, particularly for
those not acclimated to the heat and/or traveling from cooler
climates. Numerous daily and monthly heat records are in jeopardy
through at least Sunday.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and
loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early
morning or 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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Owens Valley; Esmeralda and Central Nye County; Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
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