Extreme Heat Warning for Lower Washington County and Zion National Park
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on August 3, 2026, 2 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 9 PM MDT Monday for Lower Washington County and Zion National Park, with temperatures up to 112°F and little overnight relief.
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- Record type
- Extreme Heat Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Washington County and Zion National Park, Utah
- Issued
- August 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City UT
Heat notices are time-bound and location-specific. Confirm the current forecast and local public-health guidance before relying on this archived record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lower Washington County and Zion National Park, Utah.
Alert Details
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT. The alert is effective from August 2 at 9:25 PM MDT through August 3 at 9:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
Lower Washington County and Zion National Park.
What You Should 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. 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, schedule 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 911.
Expected Conditions
Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 112 with little overnight relief. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9 PM MDT Monday, August 3.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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