Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Valley and foothill afternoon highs 100 to 115 degrees, lows upper 60s to low 80s. Mountain highs 80s to 105 degrees, lows 60s to middle 70s.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, adjacent foothills, and mountains up to approximately 6,000 ft elevation.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 9 PM PDT next week Monday.

* IMPACTS...High to very high heat risk. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures are forecast to occur on Saturday and Sunday. The potential for minor relief from the heat will arrive to the Delta and possibly Sacramento Metro Area as early as Monday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SHASTA LAKE AREA / NORTHERN SHASTA COUNTY ... BURNEY BASIN / EASTERN 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 ... WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY/LASSEN PARK ... WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA

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.