Full Notification

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. High temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley 102 to 108 degrees this afternoon. High temperatures in the lower Sierra foothills and Kern River Valley 97 to 102 degrees this afternoon.

* WHERE...The San Joaquin Valley, lower Sierra foothills, and the Kern River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOS BANOS - DOS PALOS ... MERCED - MADERA - MENDOTA ... PLANADA - LE GRAND - SNELLING ... COALINGA - AVENAL ... WEST SIDE OF FRESNO AND KINGS COUNTIES ... CARUTHERS - SAN JOAQUIN - SELMA ... FRESNO-CLOVIS ... BUTTONWILLOW - LOST HILLS - I5 ... DELANO-WASCO-SHAFTER ... HANFORD - CORCORAN - LEMOORE ... VISALIA - PORTERVILLE - REEDLEY ... BUENA VISTA ... BAKERSFIELD ... SOUTHEAST SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... SOUTH END SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... MARIPOSA MADERA FOOTHILLS ... FRESNO-TULARE FOOTHILLS ... SOUTH END SIERRA FOOTHILLS ... KERN RIVER VALLEY

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.