Very hot weather will continue for the San Joaquin Valley, foothills, and much of Kern County where an Excessive Heat Warning is now in effect through Friday. The hottest days will be Wednesday and Thursday when high temperatures will be between 107 and 114 degrees. Take precautions to combat the heat. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. Limit outdoor strenuous activities during the hottest time of the day. Help elderly, kids & pets stay cool. Seek air-conditioned buildings. Wear loose fitting, light-colored clothing and a hat. Make sure your pets/animals have a cool area to stay.
June 20, 2017 - The National Weather Service Hanford office reports the Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until Friday, June 23 at 11:00 P.M.
The following locations are under the warning:
West Central San Joaquin Valley-East Central San Joaquin Valley- Southwestern San Joaquin Valley-Southeastern San Joaquin Valley- Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills- Tulare County Foothills-Kern County Mountains-Indian Wells Valley- Southeastern Kern County Desert- Including the cities of Los Banos, Coalinga, Mendota, Fresno, Hanford, Lemoore, Avenal, Corcoran, Bakersfield, Visalia, Oakhurst, Mariposa, Springville, Three Rivers, Tehachapi, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Edwards AFB, and Mojave.
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 11 PM FRIDAY...
TEMPERATURES...
Afternoon temperatures will be between 107 degrees and 114 degrees through Thursday. High temperatures Friday will be between 105 degrees and 112 degrees.
TIMING...
This afternoon through Friday evening.
IMPACTS...
Prolonged exposure to these temperatures will increase the risk of heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Children, the elderly, and people with chronic respiratory ailments are the most susceptible to heat related illness. Pets, crops, and livestock may also require extra care through the hot weather. Additionally, area rivers are potentially life threatening sources to seek cooling relief from the heat as the waters in them are deep, swift and very cold. Don`t be the next drowning fatality or the victim of a water rescue!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. Shelter yourself from the hot sun if possible and schedule strenuous physical work outside to the early morning or evening hours. Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing if possible. Remain hydrated and drink plenty of water. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Look before you lock! The temperature inside of a car on a hot day can climb to lethal levels in a matter of minutes.
Source: NWS
