Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning starting today and extending through at least Wednesday of next week. Please take care to stay hydrated and safe and to all of our new part and full time residents. The real ugly and dangerous portion of our fire season is now through October and even into November or until we get our first soaking rain. Remember the horrific Paradise Fire? The season ending wetting rain came only three days after that fire destroyed the town and took so many lives. All of our lives can change in an instant so please be careful. Sometimes we all hear fire safety and tune it out. Please don’t as the next three months are critical especially this year as thanks COVID-19 as we are thankful we have thousands of new people here as it helps our economy and please help us get through this fire season campaign fire free. All the scorching weather details are below…

Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
251 AM PDT Fri Aug 14 2020

…Dangerous and Prolonged Heatwave Begins Today…

.A long-duration and extreme heatwave will begin to impact the
region today, lasting through at least next week Wednesday.
Temperatures will be around 10 to 20 degrees above normal with
highs 102 to 110 across the Valley and 95 to 107 across the
foothills. Isolated locations in the Valley may exceed 110. There
will be very little to no overnight relief with lows in the 70s to
80s across the area. Significant heat impacts are expected for
the general public, especially for those sensitive to the heat,
pets, and livestock.

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Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville,
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton,
Modesto, Alder Springs, Paradise, Grass Valley, and Jackson
251 AM PDT Fri Aug 14 2020

…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon highs 102 to
110 for the Valley with locally hotter conditions, and 95 to
107 for the foothills and Delta. Overnight lows in the upper 60s
to around 80.

* WHERE…Central Valley, Delta, foothills, and mountains
southwestern of Shasta County to western Colusa County.

* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…Extreme and prolonged heat will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Local rivers and streams continue to run
fast. Water safety, including wearing a life jacket, should be
practices when on and near the water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

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