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2023 Excessive Heat Warning

Current Situation Webpage updated 10/16/2024 01:40 PM

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Hazard / Threat

 Excessive Heat Warning

Incident Start

 July 17, 2023

Impacted Areas

EOC Activations

 Not Active

Disaster Declaration

 None
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest and Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including Pinnacles National Park. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 105 to 115 degrees are possible. 

 

Alerts, Warnings, and Evacuations

Weather Alerts

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest and Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including Pinnacles National Park. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 105 to 115 degrees are possible. 

Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. The hottest temperatures will occur across the region`s interior and in the higher terrain each afternoon with mild to warm overnight temperatures providing little relief from the heat

The Excessive Heat Warning will remain in effect until 8 PM PDT Tuesday July 16th, 2023.

Emergency Alerts

 

Information, Resources, and Assistance

Information

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. 

More information on preparing for and staying safe during extreme heat events is available here.

Cooling Shelters

Cooling centers are available at the following locations: 

Monterey County Cooling Centers: Fri-Sun, July 14-16,11 am-6 pm

  1. San Ardo Library, 62350 College St, San Ardo, Info: 831-386-6858
  2. San Lucas Library, 54692 Teresa St, San Lucas, Info: 831-386-6833
  3. King City Library, 402 Broadway St, King City, Info: Telephone: 831-386-6885

 

Additionally, here are two other cooling centers we are aware of:

City of Soledad Cooling Center:
Soledad Community Center, 560 Walker Drive, Soledad, Info: 831-223-5250

  1. Sat, July 15, 9 am-9 pm
  2. Sun, July16, 10 am-6 pm

 

City of Greenfield Cooling Center:

  1. Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield July 11-14 from 8:30am-4:30pm
  2. Greenfield Community Science Workshop Cooling Station: 45 El Camino Real, Greenfield, Info: 831-540-9830 Tues, July 12-Sat, July 15, 10 am-4 pm

 

Centros de enfriamiento del condado de Monterey: viernes-domingo, julio 14-16,11 am-6 pm

  1. Biblioteca de San Ardo, 62350 College St, San Ardo, Información: 831-386-6858
  2. Biblioteca San Lucas, 54692 Teresa St, San Lucas, Información: 831-386-6833
  3. King City Library, 402 Broadway St, King City, Información: Teléfono: 831-386-6885

Además, aquí hay otros dos centros de enfriamiento:

 

Centro de Enfriamiento Ciudad de Soledad:
Centro Comunitario Soledad, 560 Walker Drive, Soledad, Información: 831-223-5250

  1. Sábado, 15 de julio, 9 am-9 pm
  2. Domingo, 16 de julio, 10 am-6 pm

 

Centro de enfriamiento de la ciudad de Greenfield:

  1. Greenfield Civic Center, 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield
    2. Julio 11-14 de 8:30am-4:30pm
  2. Estación de enfriamiento del taller de ciencias comunitarias de Greenfield: 45 El Camino Real, Greenfield, Información: 831-540-9830 Martes, 12 de julio-sábado, 15 de julio, 10 am-4 pm

 

Temporary Evacuation Points

No Temporary Evacuation Points are open at this time.

 

Local Assistance Center

 No LAC needed.

Power Outage Information

    • PG&E power outage information is available here
    • 24-hour Power Outage Information Center: Call 1-800-743-5002 

Hotlines

    • 211: Call or text 211 or 833-814-1211 to find resources and get information. Open 24/7, available in 170 languages.

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