Note: Mariposa County Opens Cooling Center at Mariposa Library for Sunday, July 9, 2017
Mariposa County Sheriff's Office:
For those in the Catheys Valley or Coulterville areas of Mariposa County in need of or to request Cooling Centers near you, please contact our Non-Emergency Sheriff's Office Number 209-966-3615
Note: Central California is surrounded by wildfires. The smoke plumes from the Alamo Fire and Parkfield Fire in San Luis Obispo county are forecast to move north northwest into the valley this afternoon. Meanwhile the smoke plume from the Schaeffer Fire in Tulare county is forecast to move northeast into the valley as well. This will continues to worsen the air quality for the area. Please see valleyair.org for the latest air quality alerts and messages.
July 9, 2017 - The National Weather Service Hanford office continues the Excessive Heat Warning for 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 - 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, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, California City, Edwards AFB, and Mojave.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY
TEMPERATURES...102 to 112 degrees.
TIMING...Through Sunday 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a DANGEROUS SITUATION in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids, stay 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Source: NWS
