Excessive Heat Warning in Lewis And Clark County, Montana
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
7/5/2024 10:49:00 AM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
7/5/2024 10:49:00 AM until 7/7/2024 12:30:00 PM
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with extreme risk of heat
effects expected.
* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region.
* WHEN...From noon Monday to 11 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...This level of rare and/or long duration extreme heat
with little to no overnight relief affects anyone without
effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in
most health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.




