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Warning Issued to Parents in Three States
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings in Arizona and Nevada, prompting health officials to alert parents of the heightened risk of heat-related illnesses among children.
While the heat in the two western states is particularly high, a number of other states have heat advisories in place, and parents were warned about the welfare of their children in Texas as well.
The NWS warned that the "dangerously hot conditions" will put most individuals at risk of developing "heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure."
The agency also warned parents about the welfare of young children and pets, telling them not to leave either in an unattended vehicle, as car interiors "will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes."
Arizona remains under the most extensive and prolonged warnings. From the Grand Canyon to Phoenix and Tucson, temperatures are forecast to soar above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, with some locations such as the Phoenix metro area expected to reach highs of 116. These extreme conditions are expected to persist through at least Friday.
According to the NWS Phoenix office: "Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke."
In Maricopa County, the NWS urged residents to call 211 for information on local cooling centers, transportation, and access to water. Public cooling shelters are being made available throughout the region.
Similarly high temperatures are expected in Nevada, between 110 and115 degrees, until Thursday evening.
The warning is in place for much of the state, including Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Northwest Deserts, Death Valley National Park, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, San Bernardino County, Upper Colorado River Valley, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, and Las Vegas Valley.
Elsewhere, heat advisories are in place for Utah, New Jersey, Texas, New Mexico and California, with "moderate" risks of heat-related illness.
Most of the advisories in these states are currently in place until Wednesday evening, except for New Jersey and Utah, which could see high temperatures until Thursday.
In Texas, parents were also told "do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles for even a moment. Car interiors will very quickly reach lethal temperatures."
The NWS said: "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room as much as possible, and stay out of the sun. Check in with 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."
It added: "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 911."
The worst of the heat is expected to be over by the weekend, but people are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings.
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