September 6, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Heat Advisory is in effect for the San Joaquin Valley and Coastal Range from Noon today until 9:00 P.M. Wednesday.
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 in effect from September 8, 12:00 PM PDT until September 8, 09:00 PM PDT
- Heat Advisory in effect from September 6, 12:00 PM PDT until September 6, 08:00 PM PDT
- Heat Advisory in effect from September 7, 12:00 PM PDT until September 7, 08:00 PM PDT
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 155 AM PDT Mon Sep 6 2021 CAZ179>189-061700- /O.NEW.KHNX.HT.Y.0008.210908T1900Z-210909T0400Z/ /O.CON.KHNX.HT.Y.0006.210906T1900Z-210907T0300Z/ /O.CON.KHNX.HT.Y.0007.210907T1900Z-210908T0300Z/ 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- 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, and Bakersfield 155 AM PDT Mon Sep 6 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures 100 to 106 degrees. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and Coastal Range. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM PDT for this Labor Day, Tuesday and Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. 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