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Back-to-Back Pacific Storms to Impact the West Coast; Heavy Snow in the Central Appalachians

Back-to-back powerful Pacific storm systems to impact the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher elevation mountain snow. A strong, long-duration atmospheric river will accompany the Pacific storms, bringing excessive rainfall and flash flooding to southwest Oregon and northwest California through the week. Read More >

Dangerously Hot Temperatures Across Portions of Southeast Utah This Weekend

A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to build overhead through the weekend. Near record heat will be possible with highs climbing into the triple digits in the lower valleys across eastern Utah. Overnight lows will struggle to reach the 60s this weekend, making it difficult to recover from the excessive daytime heat. Therefore, a Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of southeast Utah this weekend through 8 PM MDT Monday. This includes Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Please take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities, and know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Even though only southeast Utah is under a Heat Advisory, portions of west-central and southwest Colorado will also experience hot daytime temperatures in the triple digits with near record heat with a bit cooler nights with lows in the 60s. 

For more heat safety tips, please visit www.weather.gov/heat

During Extreme Heat: Find air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activities. Wear light clothing. Check on family members and neighbors. Drink plenty of water. Watch for heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

Excessive Heat:Why is excessive heat so dangerous?Heat becomes especially dangerous if it lingers for more than one day.Hot days and warm nights don’t give our bodies time to cool down.Heat islands can intensify extreme hot weather, which can cause breathing problems, heat cramps, heat stroke, and may lead to illness or even death.What can you do?Check on your friends, family and neighbors during heat waves.Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and drink water often. Don't wait until you are thirsty.Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities if you are outside or in a building without air-conditioning.Stay in an air-conditioned area. Air conditioning is the strongest protective factor against heat-related illness.