Heat Advisory Issued for Widespread Areas: Stay Hydrated, Seek Cool Air

A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento for numerous areas, effective immediately until 10:00 PM PDT on Friday, October 9th. Residents are urged to take precautions against expected high temperatures ranging from 94 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

Affected areas include the Western Shasta County Foothills (1000-3000 ft), South-Central Shasta County including Redding Metro, Eastern Shasta County Foothills (1000-3000 ft), and the Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties (1000-3000 ft). The advisory also covers the Northern, Central, and Southern Motherlode (1000-3000 ft), Western Tehama County Foothills (1000-3000 ft), Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County, Central and Eastern Glenn County, Butte County Below 1000 ft, and Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills (1000-3000 ft).

Further areas impacted are Central and Eastern Colusa County, Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft, Capay Hills of Yolo County and Vaca Hills of Solano County, Western Yolo County, Central Yolo and Northeast Solano Counties, Sacramento Metro and Western El Dorado and Amador Counties, Central and Southwestern Solano County, Sacramento County Delta, San Joaquin County Delta, Central San Joaquin County including Stockton Metro, Tracy Triangle Below 1000 ft, Northeastern San Joaquin Valley Below 1000 ft, Eastern Diablo Range Above 1000 ft, Western Stanislaus County Below 1000 ft, and Central Stanislaus County including Modesto Metro.

These conditions may lead to heat illnesses. The NWS advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. When outdoors, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours. Recognize symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and take immediate action.