Excessive Heat Warning

Locations Affected

Fresno, CA ∙ Bakersfield, CA ∙ Visalia, CA ∙ Clovis, CA ∙ Merced, CA ∙ Madera, CA ∙ Tulare, CA ∙ Delano, CA ∙ Porterville, CA ∙ Hanford, CA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 733 AM PDT Sun Jun 30 2024 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PDT MONDAY, JULY 08... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with a 75% Probability of high temperatures 110F or hotter and a 75% probability of minimum temperatures 76F or warmer. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 AM PDT Monday, July 08. * IMPACTS...This level of rare, long-duration extreme heat with little to no overnight relief affects everyone, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacts likely in most health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. &&

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