Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon highs around 100 to 112 degrees. Isolated locations may approach 113 degrees on the hottest afternoons in the Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valleys.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, and adjacent foothills.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread high to very high heat risk with near- record and possibly record-breaking heat. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest afternoons are forecast to occur on Thursday and Friday with hot conditions continuing into the weekend.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SHASTA LAKE AREA / NORTHERN SHASTA COUNTY ... NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA ... NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO WESTERN COLUSA COUNTY ... NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY ... MOTHERLODE

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.