Brutal Heat Inland Persists
Dangerous heat will persist inland and could have possible severe impacts if not prepared or cautious. Staying pleasant at the coast. With the hot and dry weather and low humidity comes the increase risk for wildfires as well. With an abundance of cured fine fuels (grasses), the National Weather Service warns it won't take much for wildfire ignition. So please do your part to be "one less spark" this weekend.
Saturday's Hottest Temps:
Parkfield 112
Bradley 109
San Antonio Valley 108
Carmel Valley 104
Boulder Creek 102
Panoche Valley 102
Morgan Hill 97
Hollister 94
Outside of viewing area:
Paso Robles 112 *New Record High
Palm Springs 117
Death Valley 126
Excessive Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory have been issued for Saturday and Sunday.
***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*** FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM SUNDAY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the 90-110 degrees inland in the hills,
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including Pinnacles National
* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of warm nights and hot days
will be most prevalent Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the
heat, individuals should be mindful of the elevated fire danger
over the weekend, especially inland and at higher elevations
where there will be little overnight relief from the marine
layer.
***HEAT ADVISORY*** FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM SUNDAY
For the Northern Salinas Valley, Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley as afternoon high temps may reach 95 degrees.
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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances. All animals need to be out of the hot sun and in
a cool place with plenty of fresh cold water with constant checks.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.
Air Quality: Good
Overnight: Increasing low clouds along the bay and coast with patchy fog/drizzle. Lows in the mid to upper 50s overnight coastal and 60s and 70s inland with some 80s in the hills so not much relief.
Monday: Gradual cooling trend begins as weather pattern changes with an upper level trough moving in from the NW. Interior locations can still rach upper 80s to 100, a moderate heat risk. Coast staying seasonably cooler with highs in the low to mid 60s.
Tuesday: Continued cooling at interior locations in the 80s to mid 90s. The coastal communities will be cool in low 60s.
Extended: High pressure builds back in late week, hence a warming trend Thursday through Saturday. Heat risk returns across the interior with highs back into the 90s to low 100s. Onshore flow will keep the coast cool.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 54ºF
HIGH: 68ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 52ºF
HIGH: 85ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for July 24th- 30th calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and near normal precipitation. Note: Little to no precipitation typically falls this time of year.
- ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) STATUS: El Niño Advisory
- Forecast: El Niño developing this summer.
-Area drought status: Currently drought-free
