Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 15 at 12:20AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch,
dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 106 possible.
* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort
Mohave, and San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ Sunday
to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from
Wednesday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Heat related illnesses
increase significantly during extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northerly winds will result in 1 to 3 foot
waves on area lakes on Sunday and Monday. Winds will lull
overnight, Sunday into Monday, before picking back up again on
Monday morning.
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.
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