More regions in California under heat advisory as temperatures set to soar
Much of California will experience triple-digit dangerous heat this Friday and Saturday, as the National Weather Service issues warnings.
As much of California is set to experience triple-digit temperatures from Friday this week, more heat advisories have been issued across the state.
Forecasters are predicting temperatures as high as 106 degrees in some regions, and residents are being advised to take extra precautions to avoid getting heat-related illnesses.
Temperatures across the state have remained relatively normal this week, but come Friday and Saturday things are expected to take a dramatic turn.
Which regions have heat advisories?
Parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are all likely to be under a heat advisory come Friday, May 30, according to the NWS Los Angeles.
Much of the Golden State is expected to be under a heat advisory come Friday and over the weekend.
Parts of Humboldt County, the Santa Cruz mountains, and more inland reaches of the central coast are already being put under heat advisory come Friday evening, according to multiple NWS offices.
Even those in the North State area won't escape the heat wave, as this heat is expected to sweep the entire state.
Experts predict the Redding area will reach 104 and 102 degrees on Friday and Saturday, while The Sacramento area will also hit the 100-degree mark on Friday and Saturday.
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning to parts of Southern California, going into Las Vegas. The areas included are Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Death Valley National Park, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Northeast Clark County, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, Las Vegas Valley, and Southern Clark County.
What is a heat advisory and why is it important?
Foresters issue a heat advisory when dangerous heat conditions are expected, according to the NWS.
On Friday and Saturday, residents are advised to restrict outdoor activities and should make sure they drink plenty of water. If you have to be outdoors during the heatwave, make sure you take plenty of breaks in the shade.
An extreme heat warning is issued when dangerously hot conditions are likely “with a major risk for heat-related illness and impacts”.
