Sunday, May 24, 2020

Gonna Be Hot Here

Looks like it's gonna be hot here this week.  The National Weather Service has issued a high heat warning for the central valley here in california.

Tuesday predicted to be 105, Wednesday 108, Thursday 110.

Maybe this will kill The Covid.


Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1233 PM PDT Sun May 24 2020

CAZ179>191-250500-
/O.UPG.KHNX.EH.A.0001.200526T1900Z-200529T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.EH.W.0001.200526T1900Z-200529T0200Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Confluence-Merced and Madera-
Western San Joaquin Valley-Foggy Bottom-Fresno-Tulare County-
Southern Kings County-Western San Joaquin Valley in Kern County-
Eastern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County-Bakersfield-
Central Sierra Foothills-Southern Sierra Foothills-
Including the cities of Avenal, Coalinga, San Luis Reservoir,
Los Banos, Mendota, Merced, Madera, Atwater, Lemoore Station,
Five Points, Kettleman City, Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, Fresno,
Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Alpaugh, Wasco, Shafter,
Delano, Bakersfield, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry,
North Fork, Mariposa, Springville, and Three Rivers
1233 PM PDT Sun May 24 2020

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. In the San Joaquin Valley and
  West Side Hills, high temperatures of 103 to 107 degrees each
  afternoon Tuesday through Thursday. In the Sierra Nevada
  foothills, high temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees each afternoon
  Tuesday through Thursday.

* WHERE...In the San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, and Sierra
  Nevada foothills.

* WHEN...Valid fron 12 Noon PDT Tuesday afternoon until 7 PM PDT
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities. Heat related
  illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, are possible
  for most people if simple precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rivers and streams in Central California
  are cold and swift. Brief exposure to the cold water of a
  river or stream may lead to hypothermia. Rivers and streams
  are dangerous places to seek cooling relief from the heat.

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 environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

2 comments:

  1. Ought to peter out like any flu & return in the fall. Just my guess.

    Oh I saw the thing about your blog on bustedkuckles.. looks good!

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  2. Thank you Rob. Please stop by often.

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