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Extreme Heat Warning — Death Valley National Park, CA
Issued
—
Expires
10:00 PM CDT · Fri, Oct 9 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KVEF

Affected Areas

Death Valley National Park, CA

Official Bulletin

105

WWUS75 KVEF 040719

NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Las Vegas NV

1219 AM PDT Sun Oct 4 2026

CAZ522-042315-

/O.NEW.KVEF.XH.W.0007.261004T1800Z-261010T0300Z/

Death Valley National Park-

Including the cities of Shoshone, Stovepipe Wells, and Furnace Creek

1219 AM PDT Sun Oct 4 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT

FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures near 110

  degrees and overnight lows only getting down to around 85 degrees.

  This will yield at least major heat risk, impacting anyone without

  adequate cooling and hydration.

* WHERE...Elevations in Death Valley National Park below 2000 feet.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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MW