Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Heat Advisory, 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 The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect.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 103 to 108. Low temperatures in the lower 70s to low 80s.

* IMPACTS...This Heat Advisory includes the Sierra Foothill locations, including the Ferguson wildfire area of operations. 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: EAST-CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHWESTERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... WEST-CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... TULARE COUNTY FOOTHILLS ... SOUTHEASTERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... MARIPOSA, MADERA, AND FRESNO COUNTY FOOTHILLS

Instructions:

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.