...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS
AND WEST HILLS FROM MERCED TO KERN COUNTY THROUGH MORNING THROUGH
8 AM PDT TUESDAY MORNING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY VALUES...

.Elevated fire weather conditions will continue in the Kern
County mountains, West Side Hills, and the San Joaquin Valley
through Tuesday morning. Very strong Northwesterly to North winds
and very low relative humidity values are forecast. The strongest
winds will occur tonight through Monday night.

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The San Joaquin Valley.

* WIND...The strongest winds will occur tonight through Monday
night, with sustained northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph, with
wind gusts near 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 20 percent
with local areas as low as 10 percent through the period.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, afternoon highs of 104 to
108 degrees expected. For the Excessive Heat Warning,
dangerously hot afternoon highs of 105 to 110 degrees are
expected. For the second Heat Advisory, afternoon highs of 104
to 109 degrees are expected. Overnight lows in the 70s combined
with hot afternoon highs lead to major heat risk over the
weekend.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT
Friday. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 PM Friday to
11 PM PDT Saturday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 PM
Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, afternoon highs of 104 to
108 degrees expected. For the Excessive Heat Warning,
dangerously hot afternoon highs of 105 to 110 degrees are
expected. For the second Heat Advisory, afternoon highs of 104
to 109 degrees are expected. Overnight lows in the 70s combined
with hot afternoon highs lead to major heat risk over the
weekend.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT
Friday. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 PM Friday to
11 PM PDT Saturday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 PM
Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, afternoon highs of 104 to
108 degrees expected. For the Excessive Heat Warning,
dangerously hot afternoon highs of 105 to 110 degrees are
expected. For the second Heat Advisory, afternoon highs of 104
to 109 degrees are expected. Overnight lows in the 70s combined
with hot afternoon highs lead to major heat risk over the
weekend.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT
Friday. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 PM Friday to
11 PM PDT Saturday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 PM
Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 115
degrees possible.

* WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills, Sierra Foothills,
Kern River Valley, Tehachapi Mountains and Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.

* WHAT...High temperatures 112 to 117 degrees in the Kern County
desert. Maximum temperatures 107 to 112 degrees in the San
Joaquin Valley and Coastal Range. High temperatures 104 to 109
degrees in the Lower Sierra foothills, Yosemite Valley, and
Kern River Valley.

* WHERE...Most of Central California.

* WHEN...Valid from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT
Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous heat will result in a major to extreme risk
for heat-related illnesses for much of the population,
especially those who are heat sensitive and those without
effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low 28 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PST Thursday.
For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low 28 degrees possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central California.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PST Thursday.
For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday
morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.