* WHAT...Dangerously hot late-season conditions expected with high
temperatures up to 112 to 116 in Death Valley and the Colorado
River Valley; up to 105 to 110 in the Las Vegas Valley, Moapa
Valley, and Pahrump Valley.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and
southern Nevada.

* WHEN...From 10 AM PDT / MST to 8 PM PDT / MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on 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.

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 9 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.