Værmelding for Old Humboldt Mine

Excessive Heat Watch issued July 4 at 3:43PM PDT until July 10 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures in themiddle 90s to lower 100s in valleys possible.* WHERE...Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County,Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County,Northwestern Nye County and Northeastern Nye County.* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Wednesday morning.* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantlyincrease the potential for heat related illnesses,particularly for those working or participating in outdooractivities.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a prolonged excessive heatevent with multiple days of high temperatures in the middle 90sto 100s starting early next week lasting well into the week.Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on thissituation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relativesand neighbors.Young children and pets should never be left unattended invehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true duringwarm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethaltemperatures in a matter of minutes.

National Weather Service