Active AlertsDustin Acres, CA
Wind Advisory
Heat Advisory
What: For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures up to 102 degrees. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Where: Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Coalinga - Avenal, and West Side Mountains South of 198.
When: For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 8 AM PDT Wednesday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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. 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.