June 25, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Heat Advisory is in effect for the San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, Sierra Nevada foothills and the Lake Isabella area from 12 PM PDT Today until 9 PM PDT Monday 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 during the hottest time of day could lead to heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. If you have to be outside during the afternoon, wear sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and wear light colored, loose fitting clothing.
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1246 AM PDT Sat Jun 25 2022 West Side Mountains north of 198-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-West Side Mountains South of 198- 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 San Luis Reservoir, Los Banos, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Planada, Lake Mcclure, Le Grand, Avenal, Coalinga, Lemoore Station, Five Points, Kettleman City, Selma, Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg, Kerman, Fresno, Blackwells Corner, McKittrick, 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 1246 AM PDT Sat Jun 25 2022 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures of 102-107 degrees Saturday through Monday. Overnight lows in the upper 60`s to upper 70`s. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, lower Sierra Nevada foothills, lower Kern River Valley, and West Side Hills. * WHEN...From Noon today to 9 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...High heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Overnight lows in the warmest locations may provide little relief. 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
