Weather Alerts for Santa Cruz Mtns

Issued by the National Weather Service

Heat Advisory  HEAT ADVISORY   Heat Advisory
SANTA CRUZ MTNS

Areas Affected:
North Bay Interior Mountains - East Bay Interior Valleys - Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose - Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio - Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest - Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park
Effective: Sat, 5/31 12:21pm Updated: Sat, 5/31 5:03pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 5/31 8:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Temperatures in the 90s to 105 degrees

* WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most
of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey
County, The Santa Clara Valley, North Bay Interior Mountains, East
Bay Interior Valleys, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and
Lake San Antonio.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot conditions can cause heat illnesses. This level of
heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those
without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts
possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.

Information:
Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water,
and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early
morning or evening. Take action when you experience symptoms of heat
exhaustion and/or heat stroke.

Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or
pets in unattended vehicles.Car interiors will reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.