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...