Mariposa projected high temperature for Saturday: 101 degrees, Sunday: 102 degrees, Monday: 103 degrees
Oakhurst projected high temperature for Saturday: 103 degrees, Sunday: 105 degrees, Monday: 106 degrees
Yosemite Valley projected high temperature for Saturday: 106 degrees, Sunday: 107 degrees, Monday: 107 degrees
September 3, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports dangerous heat will continue in the San Joaquin Valley, Kern County desert, Sierra foothills, Yosemite Valley, Kern River Valley, and Coastal Range throughout the Labor Day weekend.
Near record heat is likely in the San Joaquin Valley Sunday through Wednesday.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 8 PM PDT Wednesday evening.
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 335 AM PDT Sat Sep 3 2022 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-South End Sierra Foothills-Yosemite Valley- Kern River Valley-Frazier Mountain Communities- Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert Slopes-Mojave Desert- 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, Yosemite Valley, Lake Isabella, Kernville, Frazier Park, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Mojave, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB 335 AM PDT Sat Sep 3 2022 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley 107 to 112 degrees. Maximum temperatures in the Kern County desert 108 to 113 degrees. High temperatures in the Lower Sierra foothills, Yosemite Valley, Kern River Valley, and Coastal Range 105 to 110 degrees. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Coastal Range, Lower Sierra foothills, Yosemite Valley, Kern River Valley, and Kern County desert. * WHEN...Valid until 8 PM PDT Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, remain in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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
