Includes Mariposa and Oakhurst
June 19, 2021- The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports an Excessive Heat Warning has been extended for the San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada foothills, Coastal Range, and Kern County mountains until 8:00 P.M. Sunday 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 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.
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
346 AM PDT Sat Jun 19 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
346 AM PDT Sat Jun 19 2021
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions, with high temperatures of
107 to 112 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and Coastal
Range. Maximum temperatures of 101 to 106 degrees in the
Sierra Nevada foothills.
* WHERE...Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley, Coastal
Range, and southern Sierra Nevada foothills.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity 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 
