Excessive Heat Warning
East Bay Interior Valleys, CA
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
8 PM PDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the
upper 90's to 110F expected. Limited overnight relief with low
temperatures in the mid 60s to low 80s. Resultant widespread
Major HeatRisk, with areas of Extreme HeatRisk.
* WHERE...Marin Coastal Range, Sonoma Coastal Range, North Bay
Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys, East Bay
Interior Valleys, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley,
Eastern Santa Clara Hills, East Bay Hills, Southern Salinas
Valley, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest,
and Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related
illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration,
especially with prolonged outdoor exposure. Without effective
cooling and/or adequate hydration, heat-related illnesses
including heat stroke will be a risk to everyone. Overnight
lows will warm as well leading to poor relief from the heat
specifically in elevated terrain and interior areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay cool, stay out of the sun, and check
up on relatives and neighbors.
Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children
and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early
morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat
exhaustion and/or heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
