Extreme Heat Warning Arizona, California, Nevada | Effective 03/16/2026 19:53

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Warning issued March 16 at 7:53PM PDT until March 22 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event: 
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 100 and 108 expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, and San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Wednesday to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extreme early-season heat coupled with high tourism rates will make this heat very dangerous, particularly for those not acclimated to the heat and/or traveling from cooler climates. Numerous daily and monthly heat records are in jeopardy through at least Sunday.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high- profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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.
Area Description: 
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov