Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Alder Springs CA

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
831 AM PDT Mon Jul 8 2024

CAZ013-015-016-063-066-067-091315-
/O.CON.KSTO.EH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240713T0300Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-Northern Sacramento
Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-Mountains Southwestern Shasta
County to Western Colusa County-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento
Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Red Bluff, Chico, Marysville/Yuba City,
Alder Springs, Jackson, Grass Valley, Shasta Dam, Redding,
Paradise, and Oroville
831 AM PDT Mon Jul 8 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 105 to
  110, locally higher. Limited overnight relief with lows mainly in
  the 70s to lower 80s. Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk
  continues.

* WHERE...Central and Northern Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
  Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County,
  Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley, and Shasta Lake Area /
  Northern Shasta County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events, particularly for those working outside or
  participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat could significantly impact outdoor
  activities. Area waterways will continue to be cold, creating
  dangerous conditions for those seeking relief in rivers and lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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