July 11, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Heat Advisory is in effect for the San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, lower Sierra foothills and the Kern River Valley from 10 AM PDT this morning until 10 PM PDT this evening.
High temperatures will be between 102 and 107 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and West Side Hills this afternoon, and between 98 and 103 degrees in the lower Sierra foothills and the Kern River Valley.
Heat sensitive people and those who are new to the area will be most prone to heat illness.
Dehydration and prolonged exposure or strenuous physical activity outdoors during the hottest time of this afternoon could lead to heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke.
If you have to be outside this afternoon, wear sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and wear light colored, loose fitting clothing.
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1201 AM PDT Mon Jul 11 2022 CAZ300>317-319-332-111600- /O.NEW.KHNX.HT.Y.0004.220711T1700Z-220712T0500Z/ West Side Mountains north of 198-Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced - Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma-Fresno-Clovis-West Side Mountains South of 198- Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco-Shafter-Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-Buena Vista- Bakersfield-Southeast San Joaquin Valley- South End San Joaquin Valley-Mariposa Madera Foothills-Fresno- Tulare Foothills-Kern River Valley- Including the cities of San Luis Reservoir, Los Banos, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Planada, Lake Mcclure, Le Grand, Avenal, Coalinga, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Selma, Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Kerman, Fresno, Blackwells Corner, McKittrick, Lost Hills, Buttonwillow, Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, Shafter, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Taft, Bakersfield, Richgrove, Lamont, Arvin, El Portal, Mariposa, Millerton Lake, Lake Isabella, and Kernville 1201 AM PDT Mon Jul 11 2022 ...A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...In the San Joaquin Valley and Coastal Range, high temperatures 102 to 107 degrees this afternoon. In the Kern River Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills, high temperatures 98 to 103 degrees this afternoon. * WHERE...The San Joaquin Valley, Coastal Range, Kern River Valley, and Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM PDT this morning until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dehydration and prolonged exposure or physical activity outdoors could lead to heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. Heat-sensitive people and those who are new to the area will be most prone to heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Reduce time outdoors, drink plenty of water, and remain in an air-conditioned room. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.Source: NWS
