May 23, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Heat Advisory is in effect for the San Joaquin Valley, lower Sierra Nevada foothills, and Kern River Valley from 7:00 A.M. until 11:00 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
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 257 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022 Los Banos - Dos Palos-Merced - Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-Coalinga - Avenal- West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma-Fresno-Clovis-Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-Delano-Wasco- Shafter-Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-Buena Vista-Bakersfield-Southeast San Joaquin Valley- South End San Joaquin Valley-Mariposa Madera Foothills-Fresno- Tulare Foothills-South End Sierra Foothills-Kern River Valley- Including the cities of Los Banos, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Planada, Lake Mcclure, Le Grand, Avenal, Coalinga, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Selma, Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Kerman, Fresno, Lost Hills, Buttonwillow, Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, Shafter, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Taft, Bakersfield, Richgrove, Lamont, Arvin, El Portal, Mariposa, Millerton Lake, Lake Isabella, and Kernville 257 AM PDT Mon May 23 2022 ...A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PDT UNTIL 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley Wednesday afternoon 100 to 105 degrees. Maximum temperatures in the lower Sierra foothills Wednesday afternoon 98 to 103 degrees. High temperatures in the Kern River Valley Wednesday afternoon in the upper 90s. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, lower Sierra foothills, and Kern River Valley. * WHEN...From 7 AM PDT until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Moderate risk for heat-related illnesses for people new to the area and heat-sensitive groups, such as the elderly, young children, and those with chronic aliments. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of water, remain in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check 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
