July 7, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports dangerous heat is expected in Central California this weekend into early next week. Plan accordingly to stay safe in this heat. Heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible if simple precautions are not taken.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and remain in an air-conditioned room.
Excessive Heat Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 503 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 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-Central Sierra- North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area- 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, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, Camp Nelson, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Cedar Grove, Grant Grove, Hume Lake, Johnsondale, Lake Isabella, Kernville, Tehachapi, Frazier Park, Grapevine, and Lebec 503 AM PDT Wed Jul 7 2021 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected. High temperatures 106 to 113 degrees each afternoon Friday through Monday. * WHERE...Portions of central California including the San Joaquin Valley, the West Side Hills, the Sierra Nevada and Kern County mountain areas below 5000 feet. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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
