Residents across Utah and eastern Nevada continue to face dangerously high temperatures as an ongoing heat wave grips the region.The National Weather Service ex
FILE - A heat warning sign is seen at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada on Friday, May 24, 2024. Residents across Utah and eastern Nevada continue to face dangerously high temperatures as an ongoing heat wave grips the region.Tuesday for much of Utah 's Wasatch Front and eastern Nevada, which is just the latest of multiple heat-related alerts issued in recent days.
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 100 degrees in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, with some locations potentially seeing highs in the low 100s.The heat advisory covers a broad swath of central and northern Utah, including the Tooele, Rush, Cache, and Sevier valleys. It remains in effect until 11 p.m.
In southeastern Elko County, Nevada, including West Wendover, a heat advisory continues through 8 p.m. Wednesday. Afternoon highs there could reach the low 100s, with overnight lows only dropping to the mid-70s. Officials urged residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and check on vulnerable neighbors. They emphasized that young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles."It's really important to remember how wet it was in the spring," said 2News Chief Meteorologist Lindsay Storrs. "We grew all this vegetation, and now we're drying it out as these temperatures heat up.
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