Includes Lower Mariposa County and Madera County Foothills

August 16, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports an Excessive Heat Warning will go in effect for the San Joaquin Valley, Lower Sierra Nevada foothills, Kern River Valley, and Coastal Range from late Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot weather is expected.

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 Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
850 PM PDT Mon Aug 15 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
850 PM PDT Mon Aug 15 2022

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM
PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, high temperatures ranging
  from 104-108 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and 99-104
  degrees in the Lower Sierra Nevada foothills, Kern River Valley,
  and Coastal Range. For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures of
  101-106 degrees are forecast across the San Joaquin Valley, with
  highs of 97-102 in the Lower Sierra Nevada foothills, Kern
  River Valley, and Coastal Range.

* WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Lower Sierra Nevada foothills,
  Kern River Valley, and Coastal Range.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM Tuesday to
  11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 PM
  Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
  potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight lows will make those
  susceptible to heat related illnesses at higher risk. Overnight
  lows in the 74-79 degree range in urban areas possible, with
  lows in the 68-73 range in rural areas.


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.