June 15, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada foothills, Coastal Range, and the Fort Tejon region of the Kern County mountains from 10:00 A.M. Thursday through 8:00 P.M. Saturday.

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 if precautions are not taken.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and remain in an air-conditioned room.

As always, never, ever leave a child or pet in an enclosed automobile.

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Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1116 AM PDT Tue Jun 15 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-Fort Tejon-
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, Three Rivers, Frazier Park,
Grapevine, and Lebec
1116 AM PDT Tue Jun 15 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY
TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 102 to
  112 degrees. Low temperatures in the larger urban areas such
  as Fresno and Bakersfield will be within a couple degrees of
  80.

* WHERE...Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley, Coastal
  Range, and southern Sierra Nevada foothills.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
  potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

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 1.

Source: NWS