Includes Mariposa and Oakhurst
July 13, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Heat Advisory is in effect for most of Central California below 5,000 feet until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening.
Heat sensitive people and those who are new to the area will be most prone to heat illness. Dehydration and prolonged exposure or strenuous physical activity outdoors could lead to heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. If you have to be outside, apply sunscreen, stay hydrated, and wear light colored, loose fitting clothing.
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 443 AM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 West Side Hills-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-Lake Isabella- Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, San Luis Reservoir, 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, Lake Isabella, and Kernville 443 AM PDT Tue Jul 13 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING BELOW 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. High temperatures 100 to 108 for the Sierra Nevada foothills and 102 to 108 for the Kern River Valley and the San Joaquin Valley expected below 5000 feet. * WHERE...Central California Interior below 5000 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur, 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
