Active AlertsKettleman City, CA

Heat Advisory

Issued at Sat 6:50 PM Jun. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: High temperatures up to 103 degrees expected.
Where: A portion of central California.
When: Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Additional Details: Moderate Risk of heat-related illnesses to those sensitive to heat, such as older adults (65+), infants, athletes, outdoor workers, those without effective cooling, and those with chronic diseases. Some risk to general population.

Recommended Action

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.

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