Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 8 at 1:38PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central
Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near record temperatures are expected across
the region.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, 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.
Area Description:
Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin; Upper Yampa River Basin; Grand Valley; Debeque to Silt Corridor; Central Colorado River Basin; Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin; Upper Gunnison River Valley; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin; Southeast Utah; Eastern Uinta Basin; Arches/Grand Flat; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: