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Extreme Heat Warning issued October 6 at 3:02PM PDT until October 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

A heat alert covers elevations below 2,000 feet in Death Valley National Park through 8 p.m. PDT on October 9. The notice reports forecast highs near 110°F, overnight lows around 85°F, and increased risk of heat-related illness.

Valley of Fire State Park is one of the coolest parks I have ever visited - it is about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been there several times in the past, usually on bright sunny and hot days. This time was different - I hit the park as a winter storm was clearing in December 2012. It was very cold and windy, even for an Alaskan. The rain had just stopped and it looked like more was on the way. I expected the worst but everything turned out great - the clouds really brought ou
Illustrative image: Valley of Fire State Park is one of the coolest parks I have ever visited - it is about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been there several times in the past, usually on bright sunny and hot days. This time was different - I hit the park as a winter storm was clearing in December 2012. It was very cold and windy, even for an Alaskan. The rain had just stopped and it looked like more was on the way. I expected the worst but everything turned out great - the clouds really brought ou — Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
6/10

Why it matters

The notice identifies a risk of heat illness and provides protective instructions for people in the affected area.

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