Warning: Heat wave coming to town
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a special warning of a coming heat wave this week for the interior portions of San Luis Obispo County. Expect a prolonged period of hot and very dry conditions this week with potential record heat Tuesday through Thursday, the report says.
A strong upper level high pressure system was expected to build off the California coast California on Monday and edge closer to the region over the next few days. This in combination with a persistent offshore flow pattern near the surface will bring periods of gusty Santa Ana winds along with an extended period of hot and very dry conditions this week, the report says.
Warmest coastal and valley locations are expected to climb into the lower to mid 90s on Monday, nudging upward into the mid to upper 90s by Tuesday. The hottest days of this early season heat wave are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday, when warmer coastal and valley locations are forecasted to reach 100 degrees.
This week’s forecast from Weather.com
- Monday 90
- Tuesday 93
- Wednesday 97
- Thursday 100
- Friday 96
- Saturday 86
During this upcoming heat wave, make sure to drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids, the report says. Dress in lightweight clothing and check on your neighbors, especially the elderly. Do not never leave children, the elderly, or pets in an automobile, even for a short time. Temperatures inside vehicles, even if the windows are partially open, can quickly rise to life-threatening levels.
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