Heat Warning persists in Yosemite until...
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for several locations in the Bay Area, including Yosemite, and various other regions. The advisory is in effect from Tuesday at 3:39 p.m. to 11 p.m., with temperatures expected to reach up to 103 degrees during this period.
The advisory affects numerous locations, including Yosemite Valley, West Side Mountains, 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, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, Bakersfield, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, South End San Joaquin Valley, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the Lower Sierra, San Joaquin River Canyon, Kern River Valley, Buena Vista County.
To stay safe during these high temperatures, it is recommended to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, seek shelter in air-conditioned rooms, avoid sun exposure, and protect vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Outdoor workers should follow additional safety measures, such as rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening, recognising signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, dressing comfortably in lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, and taking frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
In emergency situations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends relocating someone who succumbs to the heat to a cool, shaded location and dialing 911 for immediate assistance.
The NWS warns that hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on heat advisories, visit the [NWS San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey](https://www.weather.gov/mtr/) website. If you encounter any errors in the article, please report them to [email protected].
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Weather forecasting by the National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that heat illnesses may occur in the mentioned regions due to high temperatures. To stay safe during this heat advisory, it's important to follow safety measures, such as seeking shelter, staying hydrated, and taking extra precautions for outdoor workers.