Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 10 at 11:29AM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 108 degrees and Major to locally
Extreme Heat Risk.
* WHERE...San Joaquin Valley and adjacent foothills, Lake Isabella,
and the Kern River Valley.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and limited overnight relief may cause
heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon high temperatures of 102 to 108
degrees will occur through Monday. Overnight lows will generally
only fall into the mid 60s to mid 70s with little overnight relief.
Instruction:
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
seek out resources provided by your local community management.
Area Description:
West Side Mountains north of 198
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov