Full Notification

...Dangerous Heat Possible Over the Labor Day Weekend and into Early Next Week... .High pressure over the Southwestern United States will result in the return of widespread triple digit and potentially record heat this weekend for the Central Valley, foothills, and Delta. Heat risks will range from moderate to very high levels during this time, which could impact the general population, especially those spending an extended time outdoors. Relief from the heat during the overnight hours will remain minimal with lows in the upper 60s to around 80. Any localized dense smoke may impact these temperatures.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon highs 100 to 110 for the Valley, 95 to 105 for the foothills, and 75 to 100 for the mountains. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s to around 80 for Valley and foothills.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta, foothills, and mountains below 5500 ft elevation.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 6 PM PDT Tuesday. Hottest temperatures are expected on Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke can occur due to prolonged exposure to hot temperatures, even to the general population. People most vulnerable include those who spend lots of time outdoors, those without air conditioning, young children, the elderly and those with chronic illness.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This Excessive Heat Warning upgrades and replaces the Excessive Heat Watch.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... MOTHERLODE ... SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA ... WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK ... MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO WESTERN COLUSA COUNTY ... SHASTA LAKE AREA / NORTHERN SHASTA COUNTY ... BURNEY BASIN / EASTERN SHASTA COUNTY ... CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA

Instructions:

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.