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City of Tehachapi
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 :: 12:27 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Excessive Heat Warning until 11:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, temperatures of 105 to 107 expected. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 106 to 109 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, temperatures of 104 to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* 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 ... FRESNO-TULARE FOOTHILLS ... SOUTH END SIERRA FOOTHILLS ... SOUTH END OF THE LOWER SIERRA ... KERN RIVER VALLEY ... PIUTE WALKER BASIN ... TEHACHAPI ... GRAPEVINE ... FRAZIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES

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.

Address/Location
City of Tehachapi
220 W C St
Tehachapi, CA 93561

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-822-2222

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Warning

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