Summary
Several hiking trails at Lake Mead National Recreation Area have been closed due to extreme heat warnings in parts of the western U.S. The National Weather Service expects temperatures to be up to 30 degrees above normal, posing a high risk of heat-related illnesses.
Key Facts
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area has closed some hiking trails due to dangerous heat.
- The closed trails include Goldstrike Hot Springs, Arizona Hot Springs, and others.
- The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning until 8 p.m. Sunday for parts of California, Arizona, and Nevada.
- Temperatures are expected to reach 20-30 degrees above average, with highs in the 90s and triple digits.
- Visitors are advised to carry extra water and avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
- The heat is described as unusual for March, typically seen in late spring or early summer.
- People are warned to stay hydrated, avoid the sun, and take precautions against heat illnesses.
- The heat wave could affect approximately 70 million people in the Southwest U.S.
