Fresno, California – Central California will sizzle through Tuesday night, with temperatures climbing to 105 degrees and higher from Fresno to Bakersfield, triggering a heat advisory for millions. The sweltering stretch is expected to increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, impact daily routines, and push power demand across the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding foothills.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, the advisory covers a wide swath from Merced and Los Banos south to Kern County, including Fresno, Visalia, Porterville, and Bakersfield. The alert runs from 11 a.m. Friday until 11 p.m. Tuesday, with the hottest hours each afternoon and early evening. Local health officials urge residents to stay hydrated, seek air-conditioned shelter, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Specific areas like Madera, Coalinga, Hanford, Mariposa, and the Yosemite Valley will see extended stretches above 100 degrees, stressing the power grid and increasing wildfire risk. Outdoor workers, children, and seniors are most at risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Avoid strenuous activity between noon and 7 p.m., wear light clothing, and never leave children or pets in vehicles…