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Excessive Heat Watch — Lower Washington County, UT, Zion National Park, UT, South Central Utah, UT, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, UT, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, UT, Western Canyonlands, UT
Issued
1:00 PM CDT · Fri, Jul 31 2026
Expires
10:00 PM CDT · Sun, Aug 2 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KSLC

Affected Areas

Lower Washington County, UT Zion National Park, UT South Central Utah, UT Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, UT Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, UT Western Canyonlands, UT

Official Bulletin

356
WWUS75 KSLC 291753
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1153 AM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026

UTZ123-124-128-131-301800-
/O.UPG.KSLC.XH.A.0003.260731T1800Z-260803T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.XH.W.0003.260731T1800Z-260803T0300Z/
Lower Washington County-Zion National Park-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the following locations - Kanab, Springdale, Ivins, Big
Water, Escalante, St George, Hurricane, and Bullfrog
1153 AM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 PM MDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110
  possible, except up to 112 for Lower Washington County and Zion
  Canyon. Warm overnight lows in the upper 70s to low 80s will offer
  little relief.

* WHERE...Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central
  Utah, Lower Washington County, and Zion National Park.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

UTZ129-130-301800-
/O.NEW.KSLC.XH.W.0003.260731T1800Z-260803T0300Z/
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-Western Canyonlands-
Including the following locations - Torrey, Hanksville, and Loa
1153 AM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 PM MDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 106
  expected. Warm overnight lows in the upper 60s to low 70s will
  offer little relief.

* WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity and Western
  Canyonlands.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 9 PM MDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

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