Heat advisory issued for North County

More hot weather in the forecast for Atascadero this week

– Atascadero is expecting hot weather again this week, with temperatures reaching 93 degrees on Monday, 95 degrees on Tuesday, 92 on Wednesday, and 91 degrees on Thursday. By Friday and the weekend, temperatures are anticipated to drop into the 80s.

A heat advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday.

The advisory warns of a high risk for heat illness among sensitive populations, including young children, the elderly, those without air conditioning, and individuals who are active outdoors.

Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid direct sun exposure, and check on relatives and neighbors. When outdoors, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke should be addressed immediately. In case of heat stroke, call 911.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas for those working outdoors.