Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 1200 am MDT, Jun 8th 2024

UTZ123-131-031200-
/O.NEW.KSLC.EH.A.0001.240606T1700Z-240608T0600Z/
Lower Washington County-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Hurricane, Ivins, St George, Big Water,
and Bullfrog
1245 PM MDT Sun Jun 2 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 108
possible. Overnight temperatures will only reach into the mid-70s,
limiting overnight relief from the heat.

* WHERE...Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell and Lower
Washington County.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Water temperatures this early in the season are still cold, please
practice cold water safety if recreating on area lakes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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