August 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 7:00 P.M. today.
High temperatures will be 102 to 108 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and west side hills this afternoon.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the Mojave Desert today also from 1 PM to 7 PM today, with high temperatures ranging from 103-110 degrees.
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 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.
Areas impacted by the Heat Advisory today should also take the precautions mentioned above.
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1225 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 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-Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Five Points, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Fresno, Goshen, Visalia, Alpaugh, Delano, Bakersfield, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers 1225 AM PDT Tue Aug 27 2019 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PDT this evening. * TEMPERATURES...102 to 108. * 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.
