NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA

An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Kern County mountains until 8 PM PDT Sunday evening. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. Heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are likely if precautions are not taken. Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and remain in an air-conditioned room. As always, never, ever leave a child or pet in an enclosed automobile.

An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for the Kern County desert until 8 PM PDT Sunday evening. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. Heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke are likely if precautions are not taken. Drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and remain in an air-conditioned room. As always, never, ever leave a child or pet in an enclosed automobile.

Widespread triple digit heat will persist in the San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada foothills, Kern County desert, and Coastal Ranges Sunday and pose a dangerous risk for heat sensitive individuals. Heat-related illnesses are possible if simple precautions are not taken. Plan to take action to reduce time outdoors, drink plenty of water, and remain in air-conditioned buildings. Heat-sensitive groups, such as the elderly, young children, and those with chronic ailments may need assistance to avoid heat-related illness. As always, never, ever leave a child or pet in an enclosed automobile.

Extreme heat poses many dangers, and are usually more accentuated in urban areas. Learn how you can protect yourself from the dangers of extremely hot weather and heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion by visiting weather.gov/heat.