Extreme Heat Watch 05/26/2025 13:15 for California areas

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Watch issued May 26 at 1:15PM PDT until May 31 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event: 
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 26, 2025 - 1:15pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 109 possible and widespread Major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. * WHERE...Sacramento and Northern San Joaquin Valleys, Foothills, Northern Coastal Range Mountains, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County, Carquinez Strait and Delta. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Area waterways continue to run cold and fast, creating dangerous conditions for those seeking relief in rivers and lakes.
Instruction: 
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description: 
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County; Northern Sacramento Valley; Central Sacramento Valley; Southern Sacramento Valley; Carquinez Strait and Delta; Northern San Joaquin Valley; Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County; Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley; Motherlode
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sacramento CA