NWS Las Vegas NVXH.W 0007October 4, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Death Valley National Park, CA
The National Weather Service office in Las Vegas issued an extreme heat warning for Death Valley National Park in California, in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on October 9. It was the 7th extreme heat warning the NWS office in Las Vegas issued in 2026. California had 3 extreme heat warnings in October 2026, against 0 in an average October of 2008-2025 (California's extreme heat warnings by year).
Warning
In force for 5 days
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Las Vegas NV
- Area
- Death Valley National Park
- State
- California
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 12:33 p.m. PDT, October 4, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. PDT, October 9, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KVEF XH.W 0007
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
Extreme Heat Warnings in California since 2008Every warning type in California
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The notice as issued
* 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...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
What the agency told people to do
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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The record around this notice
- Extreme Heat Warnings in California since 200828 a year
- Every warning type in California
- Extreme Heat Warning: what it means, and the states that get the most153 a year
- NWS notices, October 20261,997 in the month
- The latest from the National Weather Service
- Warning, watch or advisory: the three NWS levels