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URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE - Excessive Heat Warning

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[NOAA]

...Dangerous Heat Friday Through Wednesday...

A long duration extreme heat event will impact the region from Friday through Wednesday and has increasing potential to continue beyond Wednesday. High temperatures will be around 10 to 20 degrees above normal with highs 102 to 110 across the Valley and 95 to 106 across the foothills. There will be very little to no overnight relief with minimum temperatures in the 70s to 80s across the area. Significant heat impacts are expected for the general public, especially for those sensitive to the heat, pets, and livestock.

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon highs 102 to  110 for the Valley, and 95 to 106 for the foothills and Delta.  Overnight lows in the upper 60s to around 80.

* WHERE...Central Valley, Delta, foothills, and mountains  southwestern of Shasta County to western Colusa County.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme and prolonged heat will significantly  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly  for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Local rivers and streams continue to run  fast. Water safety, including wearing a life jacket, should be  practices when on and near the water.

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.

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.


Detailed forecast for

Motherlode @ 900 ft

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows 67 to 79. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 95 to 107. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Clear. Lows 69 to 81. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Highs 97 to 107. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows 69 to 79. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Highs 94 to 104.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows 69 to 79.

Monday And Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Highs 96 to 106. Lows 69 to 81.

Tuesday And Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Highs 98 to 108. Lows 70 to 81.

Wednesday Through Thursday

Clear. Highs 93 to 107. Lows 67 to 80.

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