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Mariposa projected high temperature for Wednesday: 103 degrees
Oakhurst projected high temperature for Wednesday: 105 degrees
Yosemite Valley projected high temperature for Wednesday: 107 degrees
September 7, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports near record heat is expected in the San Joaquin Valley again today.
High temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley will be around 106 to 111 degrees.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for lower elevations in Central California until 8 PM PDT Friday evening.
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 419 AM PDT Wed Sep 7 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-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 419 AM PDT Wed Sep 7 2022 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...A prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions with record and near record temperatures of 105 to 111 degrees. Limited overnight relief, especially in the foothills. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Coastal Range, Sierra Foothills, Yosemite Valley, Kern River Valley, and Kern County Desert. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity 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