Includes Mariposa and Oakhurst
May 30, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the Southern San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, and Sierra Nevada foothills from 12:00 P.M. Monday afternoon until 8:00 P.M.Tuesday evening.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur.
Heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are likely.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, stay in an air-conditioned room, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 302 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021 West Side Hills-San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera- Western San Joaquin Valley-Foggy Bottom-Fresno-Tulare County- Southern Kings County-Western San Joaquin Valley in Kern County- Eastern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County-Bakersfield- Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills- Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, San Luis Reservoir, Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Fresno, Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Alpaugh, Wasco, Shafter, Delano, Bakersfield, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers 302 AM PDT Sun May 30 2021 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot temperatures. High temperatures 101 to 106 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and Coastal Hills. Maximum temperatures 96 to 101 degrees in the Sierra Nevada foothills. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot temperatures. High temperatures 100 to 105 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and Coastal Hills. Maximum temperatures 95 to 100 degrees in the Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHERE...In the San Joaquin Valley, Coastal Hills, and Sierra Nevada foothills. * WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from noon Monday to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from noon Wednesday until 8 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible if simple precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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 1Source: NWS
