Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect.

* TIMING...Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Highest temperatures will occur on Wednesday.

* TEMPERATURE...High temperatures will range from 105 to 115 degrees with lows between 75 and 85 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke will be possible. Stay hydrated and take more frequent breaks from activities. People most vulnerable include those who are spending lots of time outdoors...those who do not have air conditioning...young children...the elderly...and those with chronic ailments.

* AFFECTED AREAS: INDIAN WELLS VALLEY ... SOUTHEASTERN KERN COUNTY DESERT

Instructions:

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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a DANGEROUS SITUATION in which heat illnesses are likely. 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.