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Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
1120 AM PDT Tue Jul 17 2018

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...In the Owens Valley highs will range between 102
and 107 degrees. In Esmeralda County highs will range between
100 and 105 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and
heat stroke will be possible. People most vulnerable include
those who are spending lots of time outdoors...those who do
not have air conditioning...young children...the elderly...and
those with chronic ailments.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

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.

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of
dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The hot temperatures
will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are
likely. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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