Weather Alerts for Santa Cruz MtnsIssued by the National Weather Service |
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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 |
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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. |