July 27, 2019 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Heat Advisory is in effect for the San Joaquin Valley and West Side Hills from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Saturday evening.
High temperatures of 101 to 106 degrees are expected in the San Joaquin Valley and West Side Hills.
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 the day could lead to heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke.
If you have to be outside during this time, wear sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and wear light colored, loose fitting clothing.
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 826 PM PDT Fri Jul 26 2019 West Side Hills-San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera- Western San Joaquin Valley-Foggy Bottom-Fresno-Tulare County- Southern Kings County-Western Kern County-Eastern Kern County- Bakersfield- Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Five Points, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Fresno, Goshen, Visalia, Alpaugh, Delano, and Bakersfield 826 PM PDT Fri Jul 26 2019 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY HAS EXPIRED... * TEMPERATURES...As hot as 106 degrees Saturday and as hot as 110 degrees on Sunday. * TIMING...From 1 PM PDT until 8 PM PDT each day. * IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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 Watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a DANGEROUS SITUATION in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Source: NWS
