Weather Alerts for Greater Lake Tahoe Area (CA)Issued by the National Weather Service |
 HEAT ADVISORY |
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| GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA (CA) | ||
Areas Affected: Carquinez Strait and Delta - Central Sacramento Valley - Motherlode - Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County - Northeast Foothills, Sacramento Valley - Northern Sacramento Valley - Northern San Joaquin Valley - Southern Sacramento Valley |
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| Effective: Fri, 8/19 12:45am | Updated: Fri, 8/19 12:50am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 8/20 7:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Highs 100 to 110 today, slightly warmer Saturday. Mild lows only in the mid 60s to around 80 tonight. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, the adjacent foothills, and the eastern Delta. Includes the cities of Redding, Chico, Sacramento, Grass Valley, Stockton and Modesto. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Widespread moderate to high heat risk expected. Hot temperatures will significantly increase the potential for heat- related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Information: 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. |
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