Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 16 at 1:28AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:28am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High temperatures in the Colorado River Valley and the
lower elevations of Death Valley will top out in the 100 to 108
range. Temperatures in the lower elevations of San Bernardino
County will top out in the 95 to 105 range with temperatures in
the higher elevations topping out in the 90s.
* WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Death Valley National Park, Eastern Mojave
Desert, Morongo Basin, and Western Mojave Desert.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Instruction:
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:
Death Valley National Park; Western Mojave Desert; Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve; Morongo Basin; Cadiz Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov