Update: Heat advisory in place for Yosemite until Tuesday night
Yosemite is the focus of an updated heat advisory issued at 2:50 p.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until Tuesday July 15, at 11 p.m.
According to the NWS Hanford CA, “High temperatures up to 105 degrees expected.”
“Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses,” the NWS said.
The full list of affected locations includes:
- Yosemite Valley
- West Side Mountains north of 198
- Los Banos – Dos Palos
- Merced – Madera – Mendota
- Planada – Le Grand – Snelling
- Coalinga – Avenal
- West Side of Fresno/Kings Counties
- Caruthers – San Joaquin – Selma
- Fresno-Clovis
- West Side Mountains South of 198
- Buttonwillow – Lost Hills – I5
- Delano-Wasco-Shafter
- Hanford – Corcoran – Lemoore
- Visalia – Porterville – Reedley
- Bakersfield
- Southeast San Joaquin Valley
- South End San Joaquin Valley
- Mariposa Madera Foothills
- Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra
- Fresno-Tulare Foothills
- Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra
- South End Sierra Foothills
- South End of the Lower Sierra
- San Joaquin River Canyon
- Kern River Valley
- Buena Vista County
Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these recommendations from the NWS
- Stay hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of fluids.
- Find cool shelter: Stay indoors in an air-conditioned room to keep cool.
- Avoid sun exposure: Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.
- Child and pet safety: Never leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles, especially when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes.
- Caution outdoors: If you must work or spend time outdoors, take extra precautions.
- Time your activities wisely: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible.
- Recognize heat-related issues: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Dress comfortably: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to help your body stay cool.
Additional recommendations for outdoor workers:
- For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
- If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
- In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.
These NWS heat safety directives are essential for safeguarding your well-being when facing high temperatures. Stay well-informed and take the necessary precautions to shield yourself and others from the potential hazards of extreme heat.
