EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FOR: Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley Santa Clarita Valley Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area Ventura County Coastal Valleys Ventura County Interior Valleys ...Dangerously hot weather expected through tuesday... .A strong ridge of high pressure aloft will produce very hot and near record temperatures through tuesday over much of the area. Heat indices are reaching around 105 degrees this afternoon across the area...With dangerously hot weather and critical thresholds expected to continue through tuesday. ...Excessive heat warning in effect until 7 pm pdt tuesday... The national weather service in los angeles/oxnard has issued an excessive heat warning for the ventura county valleys. This warning is in effect until 7 pm pdt tuesday. * Heat index...Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees are forecast through tuesday evening. Overnight minimum heat index values will mostly range in the 70s. Heat index values are the same as apparent temperatures...Which are approximate measurements of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with actual air temperature. * Impacts...The combination of heat and humidity may create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible... Especially for the elderly and youth. Never...Ever...Leave people or pets in enclosed vehicles...Even for a short period of time with the windows cracked open. 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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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 911.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:10:09 +0000
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