...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal. Thursday afternoon highs in Elko are forecast to be in the mid to upper 90s. West Wendover is forecast to see a high of 100 Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, and Southwest Elko Counties. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to midnight PDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures 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. &&
