Severe Heatwave ● Closed

Extreme Heat Warning issued October 7 at 3:08AM PDT until October 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV, United States of America

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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures near 110 degrees and overnight lows only getting down to around 85 degrees. This will yield at least major Heat Risk, impacting anyone without adequate cooling and hydration. * WHERE...Elevations in Death Valley National Park below 2000 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionDeath Valley National Park
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-07T17:00:00-07:00

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About this location

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Area as the agency stated it: Death Valley National Park

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