Note: Excessive Heat Warning now includes the higher elevations of the Sierra Foothills. Areas such as Mariposa and Oakhurst are now included in the Excessive Heat Warning. High temperatures in the 103-107 degree range will be possible in the foothills, and up to 112 in the valley.
An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot weather will occur.
Heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are likely if precautions are not taken.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and remain in an air-conditioned room.
As always, never, ever leave a child or pet in an enclosed automobile.
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 1154 PM PDT Wed Aug 31 2022 CAZ300>317-319-321-324-332-336>339-011600- /O.CON.KHNX.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220908T0300Z/ 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-Yosemite Valley- Kern River Valley-Frazier Mountain Communities- Indian Wells Valley-Mojave Desert Slopes-Mojave Desert- 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, Yosemite Valley, Lake Isabella, Kernville, Frazier Park, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Mojave, Rosamond, California City, Randsburg, and Edwards AFB 1154 PM PDT Wed Aug 31 2022 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 102 to 112 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and Mojave Slopes. High temperatures of 99 to 109 degrees in the Coastal Range, lower Sierra Foothills, Yosemite Valley, and the Kern River Valley. High temperatures of 105 to 115 degrees in the Mojave Desert and Indian Wells Valley. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Coastal Range, lower Sierra Nevada Foothills, Yosemite Valley, Kern River Valley, Mojave Desert and Slopes, and the Indian Wells Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 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
