Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 7 at 2:30PM MDT until August 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 1:30pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105
expected with little overnight relief through Saturday.
* WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, South Central
Utah, and Western Canyonlands.
* WHEN...Until 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:
South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov