* WHAT...High temperatures 104 to 108 expected Friday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. High temperatures 103 to 107 expected Saturday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s.
* WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Southeast Utah.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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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