“The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible”, the NWS said.
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Temperatures will significantly rise on Thursday, and peak on Friday and Saturday this week, when residents of several valleys and interior locations will see temperatures hitting triple digits.
The Heat Advisory will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday as temperatures are expected to fluctuate between 98 and 106 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Drink more water than usual and when outdoors wear light colored clothing and a wide brimmed hat. Many victims don’t have air conditioning or, if they do, did not turn it on.
“Never leave kids, pets or the elderly in your vehicle, even for a few minutes”, forecasters warned.
But no immediate red flag warnings were expected, given the absence of strong winds and exceedingly low humidity, forecasters said.
A spinning low-pressure system about 300 miles west of Eureka is being pushed out by a high-pressure system and a heat wave that originated in Texas, said meteorologist Joe Dandrea.
The NWS said relief from the extreme heat is not expected until Tuesday or Wednesday.
As the heat began to swell Friday afternoon, some people sought relief under shady umbrellas at local beaches.
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“During this time, maximum temperatures for the inland coastal areas will range from 85-99 degrees, while the valleys and the desert will be 100-107 degrees”, the statement said.
