Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers.Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday.
TEMPERATURES...100 to 106 in the lower foothills.
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 156 PM PDT Tue Aug 13 2019 Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers 156 PM PDT Tue Aug 13 2019 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * TEMPERATURES...100 to 106 in the lower foothills. * TIMING...From 11 AM PDT until 8 PM PDT * IMPACTS...The hot temperatures can 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. 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
