UPDATE: Heat advisory for Central California for Monday and Tuesday

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On Friday at 7:26 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the NWS Hanford CA valid from Monday 11 a.m. until Tuesday 8 p.m. The advisory is for West Side Mountains north of 198, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Coalinga - Avenal, West Side of Fresno and Kings counties, Fresno area, Fresno-Clovis, West Side Mountains South of 198, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, Bakersfield, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, South End San Joaquin Valley, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, South End Sierra Foothills and Kern River Valley as well as Kern and Buena Vista counties.

The NWS informs, "High temperatures up to 102 degrees with widespread Moderate HeatRisk expected. Areas of Major HeatRisk will impact portions of the foothills where the thermal belt exists overnight and in urban areas including Fresno."

"Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," describes the NWS.

This advisory is in effect until Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Ways to stay safe in the heat according to the NWS

• Stay hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of fluids.
• Find cool shelter: Stay in an air-conditioned room.
• Look out for others: Stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
• Child and pet safety: Never leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles, especially when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes.
• Take extra precautions outdoors: If you work or spend time outside, be sure to take additional safety measures.
• Consider the timing: When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
• Familiarize yourself with warning signs: Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• Dress for comfort: Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing to stay cool.

To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area. In an emergency, call 911.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM.