Active AlertsUpper Gunnison River Valley

What: Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108 possible.
Where: Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah.
When: From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Impacts: Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

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.