Full Notification

* WHAT...High temperatures 112 to 117 degrees in the Kern County desert. Maximum temperatures 107 to 112 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and Coastal Range. High temperatures 104 to 109 degrees in the Lower Sierra foothills, Yosemite Valley, and Kern River Valley.

* WHERE...Most of central California.

* WHEN...Valid from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous heat will result in a major to extreme risk for heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF 198 ... 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 ... WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF 198 ... 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 ... MARIPOSA-MADERA LOWER SIERRA ... FRESNO-TULARE FOOTHILLS ... FRESNO-TULARE LOWER SIERRA ... SOUTH END SIERRA FOOTHILLS ... SOUTH END OF THE LOWER SIERRA ... YOSEMITE VALLEY ... SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CANYON ... KERN RIVER VALLEY ... PIUTE WALKER BASIN ... TEHACHAPI ... GRAPEVINE ... FRAZIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES ... INDIAN WELLS VALLEY ... MOJAVE DESERT SLOPES ... MOJAVE DESERT

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, reduce time in the sun, limit outdoor activities, and check 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.