* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 107 possible for the valleys of northern Utah, including the Wasatch Front and Cache Valley. Highs around 100 possible for the mountain valleys of northern and central Utah, including the Wasatch Back, along Castle Country, the Uinta Basin, and the San Rafael Swell.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Utah.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is high confidence that temperatures will warm to values challenging daily, monthly, or even all-time high temperature records Sunday through Monday. Overnight lows in the lower to mid 70s for many valley locations will provide little in the way of overnight relief.
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.
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.
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