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Heat Advisory
ActiveWestern Shasta County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft; South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Eastern Shasta County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft; Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft; Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...High temperatures of 92 to 101 degrees expected and overnight low temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk.
* WHERE...The Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valleys, Delta and Carquinez Strait, and foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially to anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest days expected Today and Thursday. Temperatures begin a cooling trend on Friday, with Moderate HeatRisk in the foothill thermal belts and in Sacramento; Minor HeatRisk elsewhere.
Instructions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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