Kern County, CA
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 07/26 12:31 PM PDT – Monday 07/27 9:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Hanford CA
What
Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 105 to 111 degrees and low temperatures between 75 to 81 degrees.
Where
Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert.
When
Until 9 PM PDT Monday.
Impacts
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Areas Impacted
- Indian Wells Valley
- Mojave Desert
Tips to Stay Safe
An Extreme Heat Warning means that extremely dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. You must take precautions to protect yourself and others from extreme heat.
- Stay inside in air conditioning if possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a library, mall, or local cooling center.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for a cooler day.
- If you must be outdoors, take longer and more frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Bring pets indoors if possible. If pets are left outside, make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water.
- Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Triple Digit Probabilities
Created by the NWS Hanford WFO
Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 PM PDT - Here are the latest probabilities of triple digits for San Joaquin Valley locations and Lake Isabella for Sunday until next weekend. Even higher chances are in store during late next week for widespread triple digit heat.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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