...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT /10 PM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions for early June. High temperatures 105 to 110 in Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Barstow, 110 to 115 in Mesquite and near Lake Mead, and approaching 120 at Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Death Valley National Park, Western Mojave Desert, Northeast Clark County, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, and Las Vegas Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT /10 PM MST/ Tuesday. * 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. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
