Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 5 at 10:57PM MDT until August 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 9:57pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105
expected for most valley locations. Temperatures may approach or
exceed 110 degrees for Lower Washington County, Glen Canyon, and
Zion Canyon. Overnight lows in the upper 70s to low 80s will offer
little relief.
* WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon
Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Western
Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, and Zion National Park.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Lower Washington County; Zion National Park; South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov