CA WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
100 PM PDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW 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 98 to 108 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...