Special weather statement

Special weather statement
National weather service san joaquin valley - hanford ca
1004 am pdt mon jul 9 2012

Caz089>099-100300-
West central san joaquin valley-east central san joaquin valley-
Southwestern san joaquin valley-southeastern san joaquin valley-
Mariposa madera and fresno county foothills-
Tulare county foothills-kern county mountains-
Sierra nevada from yosemite to kings canyon-
Tulare county mountains-indian wells valley-
Southeastern kern county desert-
1004 am pdt mon jul 9 2012

...Triple digit heat to continue in the lower elevations...

...Increasing threat of thunderstorms in the mountains and desert
This week...

High pressure over central california will maintain triple digit
Heat until at least thursday in the san joaquin valley...Lower
Sierra nevada foothills and the kern county desert.

High temperatures in the san joaquin valley and kern county desert will
Range from 100 to 110 degrees by tuesday and wednesday. Temperatures
Could approach record readings on wednesday. The hottest locations
In the sierra nevada foothills will be near 106 degrees. High
Temperatures could even reach near 100 in yosemite valley through
Wednesday.

Moisture is expected to begin to flow from the southeast into the
Region by wednesday. As a result...In the southern sierra nevada as
Well as the tehachapi mountain and the kern desert areas...There is
An increasing threat of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. This
Threat is expected to begin wednesday afternoon and continue
Through friday evening.

Persons planning time outdoors over the next several days should
Practice heat safety tips. Keep your body hydrated with plenty of
Water...Wear light loose-fitting clothing and avoid strenuous
Activity...Especially during the hottest part of the day. Keep in
Mind that pets need plenty of water and shade too.

$$

Jeb