MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office (NWS)is warning community members that dangerous high temperatures up to 109 in the valley and 112 in the Kern County Desert will be observed during the three-day heat wave. Overnight low temperatures will stay in the 70s and provide little relief. An Excessive Heat (Wave) Warning will go into effect this morning, Wednesday ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–With the extreme heat facing the Valley, the Valley Air District encourages residents to take action to keep cool, check on your family and neighbors, and monitor air quality levels. The record-breaking heat over the coming days could increase the potential for wildfires to begin, and potentially deteriorate air quality conditions throughout the Valley. Valley and foothill residents are ...

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY — A Heat Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Friday, July 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 8, for a target area that includes the San Joaquin Valley, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Temperatures are expected to range between 103 to 107 degrees at the height of the heat. A Heat Advisory ...